HIC and SCC tests could they be done on stainless steel?
HIC and SCC tests could they be done on stainless steel?
(OP)
In order to prevent H2S corrosion of flare tip material it has been decided to use stainless steel material. The owner insists on HIC an SCC testing of stainless steel, is this done at any mills?





RE: HIC and SCC tests could they be done on stainless steel?
SCC is obviously stress corrosion cracking.
RE: HIC and SCC tests could they be done on stainless steel?
Hydrogen is produced due to the corrosion reaction and permeates into the steel. There's a lot of information out there describing this process.
Stainless steel will not be afected by wet H2S; therefore, there won't be any HIC.
Check API 571, NACE MR0175 and/or NACE MR0103.
RE: HIC and SCC tests could they be done on stainless steel?
Steve Jones
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