Effect of dynamic strain ageing and steel sulphur content on hydrogen embrittlement in low alloy RPV steels

G. Sudhakar Rao, Zaiqing Que, Hans Peter Seifert, Philippe Spätig, Stefan Ritter

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Abstract

Influence of hydrogen in three different low alloy reactor pressure vessel steels with different sulphur contents, dynamic strain aging (DSA), and environmentally-assisted cracking (EAC) susceptibilities was investigated. The severity of hydrogen embrittlement was found to increase with the degree of DSA. The fracture behavior showed cleavage, quasi-cleavage and intergranular fracture along with localized shear deformed region. The underlying mechanisms were associated with plastic strain localization, nano-void nucleation and intergranular fracture.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication14th International Conference on Fracture 2017 (ICF-14)
EditorsEmmanuel E. Gdoutos
Pages393-394
Number of pages2
Volume1
Publication statusPublished - 2017
MoE publication typeNot Eligible

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