| Abstract: | SCC crack growth mechanism of austenitic stainless steel X6 CrNiTi 18 10 in aqueous chloride solution at elevated temperatures The SCC crack growth mechanism of steam generator heat transfer tubes from stainless steel X6 CrNiTi 18 10 under internal stress conditions at elevated temperatures is discussed. Based on crack tip characterization by means of Scanning and Transmission Electron Microscopy and the evidence of hydrogen originated throughout the corrosion process a crack propagation model is presented. The results refer to a microcrack induced gradual crack growth caused by local hydrogen embrittlement. Microcrack growth has been observed due to slip-band decohesion. The crack growth rate is mainly influenced by the stress state near the crack tip and the hydrogen evolution throughout the corrosion process. |
