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Multiple tight fine cracks

SCC CNL9a

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Residual stresses from tube forming combined with caustic from the environment to cause the cracking.

Issue Type:

Cracking » Longitudinal » Not in or near a weld

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Industry:

Process/Heating

Mechanism:

Stress Corrosion Cracking

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Multiple tight fine cracks