Chloride-induced stress corrosion cracking in Austenitic steels for SNF storage canisters-Recent understanding and advances in mitigation and repair

HJ Qu, J Tatman, JP Wharry - Journal of Nuclear Materials, 2024 - Elsevier
Chloride-induced stress corrosion cracking (CISCC) is a critical threat to stainless steel (SS)
spent nuclear fuel (SNF) and radioactive materials storage canisters currently in service …

Mitigating Stress Corrosion Cracking of 304L and 316L Laser Welds in a Salt Spray through Micro-Shot Peening

CY Kang, TC Chen, RK Shiue, LW Tsay - Metals, 2023 - mdpi.com
Two austenitic stainless steel (ASS) plates, 304L and 316L, were cold-rolled (304R and
316R) with a 10% reduction in thickness and then subjected to laser welding. Cold rolling …

Analysis of Material Hardening Effect on the SCC Creep Characteristics Around the Crack Tip in the Welding Zone

XJ Wen, LM Yue - Strength of Materials, 2024 - Springer
The mechanical properties of the crack tip are vital for material safety evaluation. The weld
material of welded joints is prone to work hardening during processing and installation …