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Monitoring and detecting environmentally induced cracking

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Chemical and/or electrochemical tests can be employed to measure local material microchemistries and assess resistance to environmentally induced cracking. However, direct correlations are required among test results, measured microchemistries and cracking under pertinent environmental conditions. A quantitative understanding of the indirect test and the mechanism of environmental cracking is essential to establish these correlations. In instances where detailed correlations have been established, field tests can be used to evaluate the condition of a material and its resistance to degradation. Such simple, inexpensive and nondestructive tests can provide critical information for safe and economical operation.

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    S. M. Bruemmer Ph.D. (staff scientist and technical group leader, member of TMS)

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Bruemmer, S.M. Monitoring and detecting environmentally induced cracking. JOM 42, 16–17 (1990). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF03220461

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