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Environmental aspects of SCC of high alloys in sour environments

Journal Article · · Corrosion (Houston); (USA)
DOI:https://doi.org/10.5006/1.3585033· OSTI ID:6955417
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  1. Pipe and Tube Research Lab. Nippon Steel Corporation, 5-10-1 Fuchinobe, Sagamihara, Kanagawa (JP)
The initiation and propagation of stress corrosion cracking (SCC) of high alloys in sour gas environments are investigated mainly from the viewpoint of cathodic reactions. The most probable cathodic reaction to support the metal dissolution in the pitting and/or cracking process is identified by means of electrochemical measurements. Among various environmental constituents, the influence of elemental sulfur on the dynamics and kinetics of the cathodic reaction is clarified. The role of elemental sulfur in the growth of pits and SCC is examined in detail. A suitable prediction technique to determine the SCC limits of high alloys is also discussed in relation to pitting corrosion as a precursor of SCC.
OSTI ID:
6955417
Journal Information:
Corrosion (Houston); (USA), Journal Name: Corrosion (Houston); (USA) Vol. 45:9; ISSN 0010-9312; ISSN CORRA
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English