Sulfide stress-cracking resistance of nitrogen-strengthened stainless steels

Journal Article · Mon Mar 01 04:00:00 EST 1982 · J. Pet. Technol.; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.2118/10871-PA· OSTI ID:6893389

Gaugh, R R

A description is given of sulfide stress-cracking tests performed on a number of these alloys. Most were found to be somewhat susceptible to cracking, depending on the stress level. It was determined that this was due to their high manganese content. The mechanism responsible for cracking was not firmly established. One commercial nitrogen-strengthened stainless steel, XM19, was highly resistant to sulfide stress cracking despite a manganese content of 5%. This difference is attributed to the superior corrosion resistance of the alloy. 6 refs.

• Research Organization: Armco Inc, USA
• OSTI ID: 6893389
• Journal Information: J. Pet. Technol.; (United States), Journal Name: J. Pet. Technol.; (United States) Vol. 34:3; ISSN JPTJA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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