Corrosion and Stress Corrosion Cracking of Austenitic Stainless Steels

Ulla Ehrnstén

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    Abstract

    This chapter focuses on intergranular and transgranular stress corrosion cracking (IGSCC and TGSCC) of austenitic stainless steels in light water reactor environments, that is, IGSCC and TGSCC followed by a shorter presentation of pitting and microbiologically induced corrosion. The chapter starts with a short introduction to austenitic stainless steels after which the most important factors affecting IGSCC are described, including the effect of sensitization, deformation, environment, and stress. Similarly, the affecting parameters for TGSCC, pitting corrosion, and MIC are outlined. In all cases, examples of components at risk are described. Reference to main literature on the subjects is included.
    Original languageEnglish
    Title of host publicationComprehensive nuclear materials
    EditorsRudy J.M. Konings, Todd R. Allen, Roger E. Stoller, Shinsuke Yamanaka
    Place of PublicationAmsterdam
    PublisherElsevier
    Chapter5.05
    Pages93-104
    Volume5
    ISBN (Print)978-0-08-056033-5
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 2012
    MoE publication typeA3 Part of a book or another research book

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