Stress corrosion of stainless steels in aerated steam

The possibility of electrochemical phenomena and metal stress corrosion taking place in aerated steam was investigated. The temperature range in which stress corrosion in this medium is most intense was determined, the effect of the composition of corrosive media on the resistance of stainless steel to stress corrosion was investigated, and the influence of an inhibitor (octadecylamine) was studied.