Thanks for your help, Metengr. I've done internet searches and I can't find anything specifically describing how stersses affect the role played by thermodynamics or kinetics. Do you know of any sources?
Why does the application of stress to a part produce a different corrosion mechanism other than just the type of corrosion that would occur without the application of that stress? Does thermodynamics or kinetics play a role in the process? Is it a matter of changing the fracture toughness...
I don't think that there should be a problem telling a prospective employer what you are making or made previously. No matter what offer they come back with, you can still reject the offer and requrest an increase if you think you're worth it.
I went for an interview several weeks ago after...
I believe that moly oxides sublime. There was no significant loss of dimensional propreties from the outside of the samples, so I am not convinced it's oxygen contamination. We're still looking into this, but haven't come up with an answer yet.
Thanks everyone for your suggestions.
During a CTE test, a stack of pure molybdenum samples (each 0.067 inch thick) was heated to 4000F. Melting of the material was noted in the center of the samples. Moly shouldn't melt until around 4700F. So I figured that there must be an alloy or some contamination of the base metal. We did...
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I use individual razor blades for several weeks with no special care. So why the concern with corrosion? I've never seen corrosion on razor blades. Maybe your water has low pH.
IRFs: It is not only oxygen that you...
Metalguy: We were thinking of doing the salt spray test but we're not sure if the program has the money. The salt spray test would be good to try. I've recommended that as something that should be done, if affordable. We don't want the rivets to be too high in strength otherwise it will be...
I am looking to replace aluminum rivets used in a 6063-T6 aluminum structure. The main reason is to reduce assembly costs. I am thinking of using Monel 400 or 304 stainless steel. Their higher tensile strength will reduce by 1/2 the number of rivets. I am concerned about galvanic corrosion...
Does anyone have any information on the corrosion of 17-7PH by a hydrocarbon fluid called isoparaffins, specifically ISOPAR H made by Exxon? Is there any reason to assume the hydrocarbon fluid would be corrosive? I've been unable to find any information on this. The properties of the material...
We have GTA welded the structure in the H925 and then re-heat treated at 925F for 4 hours. Mechanical tests have proven acceptable: the structure was pressurized and did not fail at a pressure well above the required operating pressure (MEOP). There was no problem with distortion.
Thanks for your help. I spoke with someone from AK Steel and he said essentially the same thing, that the properties would not be significantly affected.
