Date of Award
1994
Document Type
Thesis
Publication Status
Version of Record
Submission Date
October 2026
Thesis/Dissertation Advisor [Chair]
Lipka, Stephen M.
Abstract
The stress corrosion cracking susceptibility of austenitic stainless steels SS304L, SS316L and SS904L was studied in an acidified seawater environment by slow strain rate testing at 24, 38 and 66$\sp\circ$C. Fractographic evidence of SCC susceptibility was obtained using scanning electron microscopy. The degree of susceptibility to SCC for each alloy in these environments is discussed based on the mechanical parameters, fractography and anodic polarization behavior. The results showed that SS904L performed better than SS304L and SS316L in the aforementioned environments.
Extent
182 p.
Recommended Citation
Poulassichidis, Antonios N., "Environmental cracking susceptibility of austenitic stainless steel alloys in acidified seawater" (1994). Electronic Theses and Dissertations 1990 - 1999. 580.
https://digitalcommons.fau.edu/etd_general_4/580
Identifier
FADT15071
Comments
College of Engineering and Computer Science|FAU Electronic Theses and Dissertations Collection|Thesis (M.S.)--Florida Atlantic University, 1994.|College of Engineering and Computer Science