Cover -- Stress corrosion cracking: Theory and practice -- Copyright -- Contents -- Contributor contact details -- List of reviewers -- Foreword -- Preface -- Part I Fundamental aspects of stress corrosion cracking (SCC) and hydrogen embrittlement -- 1 Mechanistic and fractographic aspects of stress-corrosion cracking (SCC) -- 1.1 Introduction -- 1.2 Quantitative measures of stress-corrosion cracking (SCC) -- 1.3 Basic phenomenology of stress-corrosion cracking (SCC) -- 1.4 Metallurgical variables affecting stress-corrosion cracking (SCC) -- 1.5 Environmental variables affecting stress-corrosion cracking (SCC) -- 1.6 Surface-science observations -- 1.7 Proposed mechanisms of stress-corrosion cracking (SCC) -- 1.8 Determining the viability and applicability of stress-corrosion cracking (SCC) mechanisms -- 1.9 Transgranular stress-corrosion cracking (T-SCC) in model systems -- 1.10 Intergranular stress-corrosion cracking (I-SCC) in model systems -- 1.11 Stress-corrosion cracking (SCC) in some commercial alloys -- 1.12 General discussion of stress-corrosion cracking (SCC) mechanisms -- 1.13 Conclusions -- 1.14 Acknowledgements -- 1.15 References -- 2 Hydrogen embrittlement (HE) phenomena and mechanisms -- 2.1 Introduction -- 2.2 Proposed mechanisms of hydrogen embrittlement (HE) and supporting evidence -- 2.3 Relative contributions of various mechanisms for different fracture modes -- 2.4 General comments -- 2.5 Conclusions -- 2.6 References -- Part II Test methods for determining stress corrosion cracking (SCC) susceptibilities -- 3 Testing and evaluation methods for stress corrosion cracking (SCC) in metals -- 3.1 Introduction -- 3.2 General aspects of stress corrosion cracking (SCC) testing -- 3.3 Smooth specimens -- 3.4 Pre-cracked specimens - the fracture mechanics approach to stress corrosion cracking (SCC).

3.5 The elastic-plastic fracture mechanics approach to stress corrosion cracking (SCC) -- 3.6 The use of stress corrosion cracking (SCC) data -- 3.7 Standards and procedures for stress corrosion cracking (SCC) testing -- 3.8 Future trends -- 3.9 References -- Part III Stress corrosion cracking (SCC) in specific materials -- 4 Stress corrosion cracking (SCC) in low and medium strength carbon steels -- 4.1 Introduction -- 4.2 Dissolution-dominated stress corrosion cracking (SCC) -- 4.3 Hydrogen embrittlement-dominated stress corrosion cracking (SCC) -- 4.4 Conclusions -- 4.5 References -- 5 Stress corrosion cracking (SCC) in stainless steels -- 5.1 Introduction to stainless steels -- 5.2 Introduction to stress corrosion cracking (SCC) of stainless steels -- 5.3 Environments causing stress corrosion cracking (SCC) -- 5.4 Effect of chemical composition on stress corrosion cracking (SCC) -- 5.5 Microstructure and stress corrosion cracking (SCC) -- 5.6 Nature of the grain boundary and stress corrosion cracking (SCC) -- 5.7 Residual stress and stress corrosion cracking (SCC) -- 5.8 Surface finishing and stress corrosion cracking (SCC) -- 5.9 Other fabrication techniques and stress corrosion cracking (SCC) -- 5.10 Controlling stress corrosion cracking (SCC) -- 5.11 Sources of further information -- 5.12 Conclusions -- 5.13 References -- 6 Factors affecting stress corrosion cracking (SCC) and fundamental mechanistic understanding of stainless steels -- 6.1 Introduction -- 6.2 Metallurgical/material factors -- 6.3 Environmental factors -- 6.4 Mechanical factors -- 6.5 Elemental mechanism and synergistic effects for complex stress corrosion cracking (SCC) systems -- 6.6 Typical components and materials used in pressurized water reactors (PWR) and boiling water reactors (BWR) -- 6.7 References -- 7 Stress corrosion cracking (SCC) of nickel-based alloys.

7.1 Introduction -- 7.2 The family of nickel alloys -- 7.3 Environmental cracking behavior of nickel alloys -- 7.4 Resistance to stress corrosion cracking (SCC) by application -- 7.5 Conclusions -- 7.6 References -- 8 Stress corrosion cracking (SCC) of aluminium alloys -- 8.1 Introduction -- 8.2 Stress corrosion cracking (SCC) mechanisms -- 8.3 Factors affecting stress corrosion cracking (SCC) -- 8.4 Stress corrosion cracking (SCC) of weldments -- 8.5 Stress corrosion cracking (SCC) of aluminium composites -- 8.6 Conclusions -- 8.7 References -- 9 Stress corrosion cracking (SCC) of magnesium alloys -- 9.1 Introduction -- 9.2 Alloy influences -- 9.3 Influence of loading -- 9.4 Environmental influences -- 9.5 Mechanisms -- 9.6 Recommendations to avoid stress corrosion cracking (SCC) -- 9.7 Conclusions -- 9.8 Acknowledgements -- 9.9 References -- 10 Stress corrosion cracking (SCC) and hydrogen-assisted cracking in titanium alloys -- 10.1 Introduction -- 10.2 Corrosion resistance of titanium alloys -- 10.3 Stress corrosion cracking (SCC) of titanium alloys -- 10.4 Hydrogen degradation of titanium alloys -- 10.5 Conclusions -- 10.6 Acknowledgements -- 10.7 References -- 11 Stress corrosion cracking (SCC) of copper and copper-based alloys -- 11.1 Introduction -- 11.2 Stress corrosion cracking (SCC) mechanisms -- 11.3 Stress corrosion cracking (SCC) of copper and copper-based alloys -- 11.4 Role of secondary phase particles -- 11.5 Stress corrosion cracking (SCC) mitigation strategies -- 11.6 Conclusions -- 11.7 References -- 12 Stress corrosion cracking (SCC) of austenitic stainless and ferritic steel weldments -- 12.1 Introduction -- 12.2 Effect of welding defects on weld metal corrosion -- 12.3 Stress corrosion cracking (SCC) of austenitic stainless steel weld metal -- 12.4 Welding issues in ferritic steels -- 12.5 Conclusions -- 12.6 References.

13 Stress corrosion cracking (SCC) in polymer composites -- 13.1 Introduction -- 13.2 Stress corrosion cracking (SCC) of short fiber reinforced polymer injection moldings -- 13.3 Stress corrosion cracking (SCC) evaluation of glass fiber reinforced plastics (GFRPs) in synthetic sea water -- 13.4 Fatigue crack propagation mechanism of glass fiber reinforced plastics (GFRP) in synthetic sea water -- 13.5 Aging crack propagation mechanisms of natural fiber reinforced polymer composites -- 13.6 Aging of biodegradable composites based on natural fiber and polylactic acid (PLA) -- 13.7 References -- Part IV Environmentally assisted cracking problems in various industries -- 14 Stress corrosion cracking (SCC) in boilers and cooling water systems -- 14.1 Overview of stress corrosion cracking (SCC) in water systems -- 14.2 Stress corrosion cracking (SCC) in boiler water systems -- 14.3 Stress corrosion cracking (SCC) in cooling water systems -- 14.4 Stress corrosion cracking (SCC) monitoring strategies -- 14.5 References -- 15 Environmentally assisted cracking (EAC) in oil and gas production -- 15.1 Introduction -- 15.2 Overview of oil and gas production -- 15.3 Environmentally assisted cracking (EAC) mechanisms common to oil and gas production -- 15.4 Materials for casing, tubing and other well components -- 15.5 Corrosivity of sour high pressure/high temperature (HPHT) reservoirs -- 15.6 Environmentally assisted cracking (EAC) performance of typical alloys for tubing and casing -- 15.7 Qualification of materials for oiland gas-field applications -- 15.8 The future of materials selection for oil and gas production -- 15.9 References -- 16 Stress corrosion cracking (SCC) in aerospace vehicles -- 16.1 Introduction -- 16.2 Structures, materials and environments -- 16.3 Material-environment compatibility guidelines -- 16.4 Selected case histories (aircraft).

16.5 Preventative and remedial measures -- 16.6 Conclusions -- 16.7 References -- 17 Prediction of stress corrosion cracking (SCC) in nuclear power systems -- 17.1 Introduction -- 17.2 Life prediction approaches -- 17.3 Parametric dependencies and their prediction -- 17.4 Prediction of stress corrosion cracking (SCC) in boiling water reactor (BWR) components -- 17.5 Conclusions -- 17.6 Future trends -- 17.7 Sources of further information -- 17.8 References -- 18 Failures of structures and components by metal-induced embrittlement -- 18.1 Introduction -- 18.2 Mechanisms and rate-controlling processes for liquid-metal embrittlement (LME) and solid-metal-induced embrittlement (SMIE) -- 18.3 Evidence for liquid-metal embrittlement (LME) and solid-metal-induced embrittlement (SMIE) -- 18.4 Failure of an aluminium-alloy inlet nozzle in a natural gas plant [22] -- 18.5 Failure of a brass valve in an aircraft-engine oil-cooler [31] -- 18.6 Failure of a screw in a helicopter fuel-control unit [36] -- 18.7 Collapse of a grain-storage silo [37] -- 18.8 Failure of planetary gears from centrifugal gearboxes [39] -- 18.9 Beneficial uses of liquid-metal embrittlement (LME) in failure analysis -- 18.10 References -- 19 Stress corrosion cracking in pipelines -- 19.1 Introduction -- 19.2 Mechanisms of stress corrosion cracking (SCC) in pipelines -- 19.3 Factors contributing to stress corrosion cracking (SCC) in pipelines -- 19.4 CANMET studies of near-neutral pH stress corrosion cracking (SCC) -- 19.5 Prevention of stress corrosion cracking (SCC) failures -- 19.6 Conclusions -- 19.7 References -- Index.