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Notch and hydrogen effects on sensitized 21-6-9 stainless steel

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OSTI ID:5925994
Type 21-6-9 stainless steel alloy is slightly notch sensitive in the solution annealed condition, a behavior that is aggravated by sensitization anneal at 920/sup 0/K. The lower toughness of the sensitized alloy is a measure of microstructural embrittlement associated with carbide precipitation in grain boundaries. The tendency toward grain boundary fracture in the sensitized alloy is accentuated by stress concentration at the notch. Also, there is an increase in notch sensitivity when the alloy is tested in a high pressure (69 MPa) hydrogen environment, due to susceptibility of the grain boundaries to hydrogen embrittlement.
Research Organization:
Du Pont de Nemours (E.I.) and Co., Aiken, SC (USA). Savannah River Lab.
DOE Contract Number:
EY-76-C-09-0001
OSTI ID:
5925994
Report Number(s):
DP-MS-79-22; CONF-790910-5
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English