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Stress Corrosion CrackingStress corrosion cracking is a failure mechanism that is caused by environment, susceptible material, and tensile stress. Temperature is a significant environmental factor affecting cracking.
Aluminum and stainless steel are well known for stress corrosion cracking problems. However, all metals are susceptible to stress corrosion cracking in the right environment. Controlling Stress Corrosion CrackingThere are several methods to prevent stress corrosion cracking. One common method is proper selection of the appropriate material. A second method is to remove the chemical species that promotes cracking. Another method is to change the manufacturing process or design to reduce the tensile stresses. AMC can provide engineering expertise to prevent or reduce the likelihood of stress corrosion cracking in your components. Contact Information
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