The beneficial effect of surface carbon coating on stress corrosion cracking of Type 304 austenitic stainless steels in high temperature water

Kudzanai Mukahiwa, Giacomo Bertali, M. Grace Burke, Jonathan Duff, Fabio Scenini

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    Abstract

    A pronounced improvement in stress corrosion cracking initiation resistance resulting from the presence of a carbonaceous surface film was investigated for specimens strained dynamically in hydrogenated high temperature water. Microstructural characterisation of the post-test samples indicated that this improvement in SCC resistance was promoted by the formation of a more uniform and thick surface oxide layer that prevented localized oxidation.
    Original languageEnglish
    Pages (from-to)77-82
    Number of pages5
    JournalScripta Materialia
    Volume158
    Early online date30 Aug 2018
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 1 Jan 2019

    Keywords

    • Stress corrosion cracking
    • Oxidation
    • Corrosion
    • Stainless steel
    • Carbon

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