Investigation on the SCC susceptibility of a heat-optimized l-PBF 304L stainless steel in simulated primary water
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This study examines the stress corrosion cracking (SCC) behavior of laser powder bed fusion (L-PBF) 304 L stainless steel after solution annealing (SA) in high-temperature water environments. SCC susceptibility was evaluated under both hydrogenated and oxygenated water environments at 325 °C and 15.5 MPa. The results showed that heat-treated l-PBF 304 L exhibited fully recrystallized equiaxed grains, characterized with high-density annealing twins and a uniform microstructure. Stress-strain tests revealed a marked reduction in elongation and mixed intergranular (IG) and transgranular (TG) cracking, indicating significant SCC susceptibility in both environments. Notably, hydrogenated water conditions led to a higher proportion of TG cracking, suggesting enhanced hydrogen embrittlement (HE), while oxygenated conditions favored IG cracking. Cross-sectional analysis highlighted localized strain concentration at crack tips, and precipitates were found to play a critical role in the initiation and propagation of cracks. These findings provide crucial insights into the relationship between microstructure, environmental factors, and SCC behavior in l-PBF 304 L stainless steel.
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OpenAlex topics: Hydrogen embrittlement and corrosion behaviors in metals · Welding Techniques and Residual Stresses · High Temperature Alloys and Creep
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