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Effect of solution composition and electrochemical potential on stress corrosion cracking of X-52 pipeline steel

Journal Article · · Corrosion
DOI:https://doi.org/10.5006/1.3292126· OSTI ID:244976

Electrochemical measurements and constant extension rate tests (CERT) of cold-worked X-52 carbon steel showed stress corrosion cracking (SCC) can be induced in aqueous sulfate, bicarbonate, and simulated soil solutions at 50 C. Susceptibility to SCC was at a minimum near the corrosion potential (E{sub corr}) and increased as the cathodic potential increased. SCC decreased at anodic potentials when general metal dissolution or passivation occurred. Cracking was mainly transgranular (TG) at E{sub corr} and at cathodic potentials. There was strong experimental evidence that SCC was caused by the entrance of atomic hydrogen into the metal.

Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
OSTI ID:
244976
Report Number(s):
CONF-950304--
Journal Information:
Corrosion, Journal Name: Corrosion Journal Issue: 5 Vol. 52; ISSN 0010-9312; ISSN CORRAK
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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