Accelerated test for evaluation of intergranular stress corrosion cracking initiation characteristics of non-sensitized 316 austenitic stainless steel in simulated pressure water reactor environment
Accelerated technique was developed for evaluation of stress corrosion cracking. The effect of strain rate on stress corrosion cracking was investigated. Typical intergranular crack feature was observed on the fracture surface. The crack depth distribution shows two peaks feature. The work hardened layer has a strong effect on stress corrosion cracking.