API Exam API-580 Topic 1 Question 85 Discussion

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Question #: 85
Topic #: 1

Aqueous chloride solution is carried into a sensitized stainless steel vessel, the following cracking mechanism takes very rapidly depending on temperature.

ASulphide stress corrosion cracking

BLeak can occur

CChloride stress corrosion cracking

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by Ira at May 02, 2024, 02:16 AM

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Lawanda

7 months ago

Agreed, especially since the question mentioned temperature. Chlorides are really aggressive under high temperatures.

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Patria

8 months ago

I was thinking about leaks too, but Chloride stress corrosion cracking fits the description better.

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Moon

8 months ago

I found it confusing at first. I wasn't sure if it could be Sulphide stress corrosion cracking.

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Bette

8 months ago

That makes sense. Chlorides can really cause serious issues with stainless steel.

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Micaela

9 months ago

Yeah, it was a bit tricky. I think the answer might be Chloride stress corrosion cracking.

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Laila

9 months ago

Did you see the question about the stainless steel vessel?

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