Grain boundary segregation in austenitic stainless steels and its effect on intergranular corrosion and stress corrosion cracking

1988 ◽  
Vol 19 (3) ◽  
pp. 495-504 ◽  
Author(s):  
C. L. Briant ◽  
P. L. Andresen
Keyword(s):  
Grain Boundary ◽  
Stress Corrosion ◽  
Stress Corrosion Cracking ◽  
Stainless Steels ◽  
Intergranular Corrosion ◽  
Boundary Segregation ◽  
Austenitic Stainless Steels ◽  
Corrosion Cracking ◽  
Grain Boundary Segregation

Grain Boundary Segregation and Irradiation-Assisted Stress Corrosion Cracking of Stainless Steels

1999 ◽  
Vol 5 (S2) ◽  
pp. 760-761
Author(s):  
E.A. Kenik ◽  
J.T. Busby ◽  
M.K. Miller ◽  
A.M. Thuvander ◽  
G. Was
Keyword(s):  
Stainless Steel ◽  
Grain Boundaries ◽  
Stress Corrosion ◽  
Stress Corrosion Cracking ◽  
Stainless Steels ◽  
Elevated Temperatures ◽  
Boundary Segregation ◽  
Austenitic Stainless Steels ◽  
Corrosion Cracking ◽  
Radiation Induced

Irradiation-assisted stress corrosion cracking (IASCC) of irradiated austenitic stainless steels has been attributed to both microchemical (radiation-induced segregation (RIS)) and microstructural (radiation hardening) effects. The flux of radiation-induced point defects to grain boundaries results in the depletion of Cr and Mo and the enrichment of Ni, Si, and P at the boundaries. Similar to the association of stress corrosion cracking with the depletion of Cr and Mo in thermally sensitized stainless steels, IASCC is attributed in part to similar depletion by RIS. However, in specific heats of irradiated stainless steel, “W-shaped” Cr profiles have been observed with localized enrichment of Cr, Mo and P at grain boundaries. It has been show that such profiles arise from pre-existing segregation associated with intermediate rate cooling from elevated temperatures. However, the exact mechanism responsible for the pre-existing segregation has not been identified.Two commercial heats of stainless steel (304CP and 316CP) were forced air cooled from elevated temperatures (∽1100°C) to produce pre-existing segregation.

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