Microstructure Engineering for improved Intergranular Stress Corrosion Cracking Resistance in Stainless Steels

J. Marrow, D. Engelberg, A. Jivkvo, L. Babout, N. Stevens, P. Wood, L.M Li, M. Pressu, M. Kuroda, J. Duff, K. Govender, A. Sherry

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    Abstract

    Proceedings of GLOBAL 2005 Tsukuba, Japan, Oct 9-13, 2005 Paper No. 466This paper reports an on-going research programme into the mechanisms of intergranular stress corrosion cracking in austenitic stainless steels in simulated light water environments. These make use of new analytical and modelling techniques to develop an improved mechanistic understanding of the influence of materials, environment and stress on SCC. The work aims to establish new approaches for the engineering of microstructures and surfaces to develop stainless steels with improved SCC resistance.Intergranular stress corrosion cracking (SCC) of austenitic stainless steel components is a life-limiting factor in nuclear power plant, in which failure of structural components presents a substantial hazard to both safety and economic performance.
    Original languageEnglish
    Title of host publicationhost publication
    Publication statusPublished - 2005
    EventGlobal 2005 - Tsukuba, Japan
    Duration: 9 Oct 200513 Oct 2005

    Conference

    ConferenceGlobal 2005
    CityTsukuba, Japan
    Period9/10/0513/10/05

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