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SCC 3

This document discusses stress corrosion cracking (SCC), including what causes it, when it will occur, particular problem systems, and methods for controlling and preventing SCC. It covers the main mechanisms of SCC, including active path dissolution, hydrogen embrittlement, and film-induced cleavage. The document also examines how alloy composition, stress levels, and environmental factors influence susceptibility to SCC. Finally, it provides guidance on material selection, stress control, environmental control, and testing to help limit SCC in susceptible materials and systems.

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SCC 3

This document discusses stress corrosion cracking (SCC), including what causes it, when it will occur, particular problem systems, and methods for controlling and preventing SCC. It covers the main mechanisms of SCC, including active path dissolution, hydrogen embrittlement, and film-induced cleavage. The document also examines how alloy composition, stress levels, and environmental factors influence susceptibility to SCC. Finally, it provides guidance on material selection, stress control, environmental control, and testing to help limit SCC in susceptible materials and systems.

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Corrosion 1.0 Introduction 1

Cracking 2.0 What causes stress corrosion cracking? 1

2.1 Introduction 1
2.2 Active path dissolution 1
2.3 Hydrogen embrittlement 2
2.4 Film-induced cleavage 2

3.0 When will SCC occur? 2

4.0 Particular problem systems 3

4.1 Introduction
4.2 Brass in ammonia-containing 3
environments
4.3 Chloride cracking of stainless steel 3
4.4 Steels in passivating environments 4
4.5 Hydrogen embrittlement of 4
high strength steels
4.6 High strength aluminium alloys 4

5.0 Environments causing SCC 4

6.0 The effect of electrode potential 5

7.0 Alloy dependence 5

8.0 The effect of stress 6

9.0 Stress corrosion cracking tests 7

10.0 Control of stress corrosion cracking 8

10.1 Introduction 8
10.2 Selection and control of material 8
10.3 Control of stress 8
10.4 Control of environment 9

11.0 Living with SCC 10

This is an update of a DTI publication first issued in 1982. The new version
has been prepared by Dr. R. A. Cottis, Corrosion and Protection Centre, 12.0 Bibliography 11
UMIST under contract from NPL for the Department of Trade and Industry

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