Effect of Oxidation Chemistry of Supercritical Water on Stress Corrosion Cracking of Austenitic Steels

2015 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Bin Gong ◽  
Yanping Huang ◽  
E. Jiang ◽  
Yongfu Zhao ◽  
Weiwei Liu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Strain Rate ◽  
Stress Corrosion ◽  
Oxygen Concentration ◽  
Supercritical Water ◽  
Stress Corrosion Cracking ◽  
Corrosion Cracking ◽  
Austenitic Steels ◽  
Fracture Time ◽  
Oxidation Chemistry ◽  
Precipitated Phases

Austenitic steel is a candidate material for supercritical water-cooled reactor (SCWR). This study is to investigate the stress corrosion cracking (SCC) behavior of HR3C under the effect of supercritical water chemistry. A transition phenomenon of the water parameters was monitored during a pseudocritical region by water quality experiments at 650°C and 30 MPa. The stress–strain curves and fracture time of HR3C were obtained by slow strain rate tensile (SSRT) tests in the supercritical water at 620°C and 25 MPa. The concentration of the dissolved oxygen (DO) was 200–1000  μg/kg, and the strain rate was 7.5×10−7/s. The recent results showed that the failure mode was dominated by intergranular brittle fracture. The relations of the oxygen concentration and the fracture time were nonlinear. 200–500  μg/kg of oxygen accelerated the cracking, but a longer fracture time was measured when the oxygen concentration was increased to 1000  μg/kg. Chromium depletion occurred in the oxide layer at the tip of cracks. Grain size increased and chain-precipitated phases were observed in the fractured specimens. These characteristics were considered to contribute to the intergranular SCC.

Intergranular Stress Corrosion Cracking Damage Model: An Approach and Its Development for Alloy 600 in High-Purity Water

CORROSION ◽  
1986 ◽  
Vol 42 (2) ◽  
pp. 99-105 ◽  
Author(s):  
Y. S. Garud ◽  
A. R. McIlree
Keyword(s):  
Strain Rate ◽  
Stress Corrosion ◽  
Stress Corrosion Cracking ◽  
High Purity ◽  
Corrosion Cracking ◽  
Model Parameters ◽  
Alloy 600 ◽  
Intergranular Stress Corrosion ◽  
Film Rupture ◽  
Intergranular Stress Corrosion Cracking

Abstract A logical approach to quantitative modeling of intergranular stress corrosion cracking (IGSCC) is presented. The approach is based on the supposition (supported partly by experimental and field observations, and by a related plausible underlying mechanism) that strain rate is a key variable. The approach is illustrated for the specific case of NiCrFe Alloy 600 in high-purity water. Model parameters are determined based on the constant stress IGSCC data (between 290 and 365 C) assuming a power law relation between the damage and the nominal strain rate. The model may be interpreted in terms of a film rupture mechanism of the corrosion process. The related mechanistic considerations are examined for the specific case. Resulting calculations and stress as well as temperature dependence are shown to be in good agreement with the data. More data are needed for further verification under specific conditions of interest.

Investigating the Stress Corrosion Cracking (SCC) Susceptibility of Ti-6Al-4V Alloys Fabricated by Electron Beam Melting in Deep-Sea Environment

CORROSION ◽  
10.5006/3822 ◽  
2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
yang Zhao ◽  
Yuchen Liu ◽  
Xin Gai ◽  
Yun Bai ◽  
Tao Zhang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Electron Beam ◽  
Strain Rate ◽  
Stress Corrosion ◽  
Surface Analysis ◽  
Passive Film ◽  
Stress Corrosion Cracking ◽  
Deep Sea ◽  
Electron Beam Melting ◽  
Corrosion Cracking ◽  
Passivating Film

The stress corrosion cracking (SCC) susceptibility of electron beam melted Ti-6Al-4V alloy (ET) was compared with the conventional wrought alloy (WT). The electrochemical and slow strain rate tensile (SSRT) tests, as well as surface analysis, were conducted under simulated shallow and deep-sea environment. Under shallow conditions, the SCC susceptibility of both alloys was almost the same because of consistent passivation and re-passivation performance of the passivating film. However, under deep-sea conditions, SCC susceptibility of ET was higher than that of WT due to stronger textured-like surface that appeared on ET alloy, where early developed passive film broke down, demonstrating lower passivation and re-passivation rate.

scholarly journals Investigation of Stress Corrosion Cracking in Magnesium Alloys by Quantitative Fractography Methods

2017 ◽  
Vol 62 (2) ◽  
pp. 557-562 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. Sozańska ◽  
A. Mościcki ◽  
B. Chmiela
Keyword(s):  
Magnesium Alloy ◽  
Fracture Surface ◽  
Strain Rate ◽  
Stress Corrosion ◽  
Quantitative Evaluation ◽  
Stress Corrosion Cracking ◽  
Corrosion Cracking ◽  
Slow Strain Rate Test ◽  
Rate Test ◽  
We43 Magnesium Alloy

Abstract The article shows that the use of quantitative fracture description may lead to significant progress in research on the phenomenon of stress corrosion cracking of the WE43 magnesium alloy. Tests were carried out on samples in air, and after hydrogenation in 0.1 M Na2SO4 with cathodic polarization. Fracture surfaces were analyzed after different variants of the Slow Strain Rate Test. It was demonstrated that the parameters for quantitative evaluation of fracture surface microcracks can be closely linked with the susceptibility of the WE43 magnesium alloy operating under complex state of the mechanical load in corrosive environments. The final result of the study was the determination of the quantitative relationship between Slow Strain Rate Test parameters, the mechanical properties, and the parameters of the quantitative evaluation of fracture surface (microcracks).

Stress Corrosion Cracking Behaviour of Flux Bounded TIG Welded AA2219 T87 Aluminum Alloy in 3.5 Weight Percent NaCl Solution

2015 ◽  
Vol 766-767 ◽  
pp. 733-738
Author(s):  
A.V. Santhana Babu ◽  
P.K. Giridharan ◽  
A. Venugopal ◽  
P. Ramesh Narayanan ◽  
S.V.S. Narayana Murty
Keyword(s):  
Aluminum Alloy ◽  
Strain Rate ◽  
Stress Corrosion ◽  
Stress Corrosion Cracking ◽  
Weight Percent ◽  
Corrosion Cracking ◽  
Slow Strain Rate Test ◽  
Nacl Solution ◽  
Test Technique ◽  
Rate Test

Limitation in penetration depth is a concern in conventional TIG welding. To improve penetration capability of TIG process, Flux Bounded TIG (FBTIG) has been developed. Stress corrosion cracking (SCC) behavior of FBTIG welds of aluminum alloy AA 2219 T87 is evaluated in 3.5 weight percent NaCl solution using Slow Strain Rate Test technique (SSRT) as per ASTM G129. SCC index defined as the ratio of the elongation of tensile tested specimen in NaCl to that of air is taken as a measure of the susceptibility to cracking. Based on the SCC index, it is concluded that the SCC resistance of FBTIG joints are good and comparable to that of conventional TIG welds.

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