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The problem of stress corrosion cracking (SCC), which causes sudden failure of metals and other materials subjected to stress in corrosive environment(s), has a significant impact on a number of sectors including the oil and gas industries and nuclear power production. Stress corrosion cracking reviews the fundamentals of the phenomenon as well as examining stress corrosion behaviour in specific materials and particular industries.
The book is divided into four parts. Part one covers the mechanisms of SCC and hydrogen embrittlement, while the focus of part two is on methods of testing for SCC in metals. Chapters in part three each review the phenomenon with reference to a specific material, with a variety of metals, alloys and composites discussed, including steels, titanium alloys and polymer composites. In part four, the effect of SCC in various industries is examined, with chapters covering subjects such as aerospace engineering, nuclear reactors, utilities and pipelines.
With its distinguished editors and international team of contributors, Stress corrosion cracking is an essential reference for engineers and designers working with metals, alloys and polymers, and will be an invaluable tool for any industries in which metallic components are exposed to tension, corrosive environments at ambient and high temperatures.
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Foreword
Preface
Part I: Fundamental aspects of stress corrosion cracking (SCC) and hydrogen embrittlement
Chapter 1: Mechanistic and fractographic aspects of stress-corrosion cracking (SCC)
Abstract:
1.1 Introduction
1.2 Quantitative measures of stress-corrosion cracking (SCC)
1.3 Basic phenomenology of stress-corrosion cracking (SCC)
1.4 Metallurgical variables affecting stress-corrosion cracking (SCC)
1.5 Environmental variables affecting stress-corrosion cracking (SCC)
1.6 Surface-science observations
1.7 Proposed mechanisms of stress-corrosion cracking (SCC)
1.8 Determining the viability and applicability of stress-corrosion cracking (SCC) mechanisms
1.9 Transgranular stress-corrosion cracking (T-SCC) in model systems
1.10 Intergranular stress-corrosion cracking (I-SCC) in model systems
1.11 Stress-corrosion cracking (SCC) in some commercial alloys
1.12 General discussion of stress-corrosion cracking (SCC) mechanisms
1.13 Conclusions
1.14 Acknowledgements
Chapter 2: Hydrogen embrittlement (HE) phenomena and mechanisms
Abstract:
2.1 Introduction
2.2 Proposed mechanisms of hydrogen embrittlement (HE) and supporting evidence
2.3 Relative contributions of various mechanisms for different fracture modes
2.4 General comments
2.5 Conclusions
Part II: Test methods for determining stress corrosion cracking (SCC) susceptibilities
Chapter 3: Testing and evaluation methods for stress corrosion cracking (SCC) in metals
Abstract:
3.1 Introduction
3.2 General aspects of stress corrosion cracking (SCC) testing
3.3 Smooth specimens
3.4 Pre-cracked specimens - the fracture mechanics approach to stress corrosion cracking (SCC)
3.5 The elastic-plastic fracture mechanics approach to stress corrosion cracking (SCC)
3.6 The use of stress corrosion cracking (SCC) data
3.7 Standards and procedures for stress corrosion cracking (SCC) testing
3.8 Future trends
Part III: Stress corrosion cracking (SCC) in specific materials
Chapter 4: Stress corrosion cracking (SCC) in low and medium strength carbon steels
Abstract:
4.1 Introduction
4.2 Dissolution-dominated stress corrosion cracking (SCC)
4.3 Hydrogen embrittlement-dominated stress corrosion cracking (SCC)
4.4 Conclusions
Chapter 5: Stress corrosion cracking (SCC) in stainless steels
Abstract:
5.1 Introduction to stainless steels
5.2 Introduction to stress corrosion cracking (SCC) of stainless steels
5.3 Environments causing stress corrosion cracking (SCC)
5.4 Effect of chemical composition on stress corrosion cracking (SCC)
5.5 Microstructure and stress corrosion cracking (SCC)
5.6 Nature of the grain boundary and stress corrosion cracking (SCC)
5.7 Residual stress and stress corrosion cracking (SCC)
5.8 Surface finishing and stress corrosion cracking (SCC)
5.9 Other fabrication techniques and stress corrosion cracking (SCC)
5.10 Controlling stress corrosion cracking (SCC)
5.11 Sources of further information
5.12 Conclusions
Chapter 6: Factors affecting stress corrosion cracking (SCC) and fundamental mechanistic understanding of stainless steels
Abstract:
6.1 Introduction
6.2 Metallurgical/material factors
6.3 Environmental factors
6.4 Mechanical factors
6.5 Elemental mechanism and synergistic effects for complex stress corrosion cracking (SCC) systems
6.6 Typical components and materials used in ressurized water reactors (PWR) and boiling Water reactors (BWR)
Chapter 7: Stress corrosion cracking (SCC) of nickel-based alloys
Abstract:
7.1 Introduction
7.2 The fa
