Corrosion of Stainless Steel with Case Studies

In Corrosion of Stainless Steel with Case Studies, you'll learn ...

• The various stainless steel families and their unique mechanical and metallurgical properties
• The forms of corrosion that may result in premature equipment failure
• Environments where stainless steels perform well vs. environments where they perform poorly
• Case studies that provide real-world stainless steel corrosion failures

Overview

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Credit: 6 PDH

Length: 76 pages

Stainless steels have proven themselves capable of fulfilling a myriad of engineering applications in modern-day life. The combination of corrosion resistance and mechanical properties make stainless steels an obvious choice of engineering material. Proper selection of stainless steel type can result in years of adequate service in some of the harshest environments. However, failing to carefully consider the unique properties of stainless steels may result in equipment failing long before its expected service life.

This course provides an overview of the various stainless steel families, their unique mechanical and metallurgical properties, and the forms of corrosion that may result in premature equipment failure. Of particular concern to stainless steels is that typical forms of corrosive attack may not be discernable until failure has occurred, such as pitting or stress corrosion cracking. This course will provide insight into which environments stainless steels perform well and which environments may result in poor performance.

In addition to a beneficial discussion on stainless steels, several case studies are included to provide the reader with real-world stainless steel corrosion failures. The cases cover stainless steel pump shafts, piping and piping components, and tubing. The case studies review how the sample was documented as well as the various mechanical, chemical, and metallurgical tests that were performed, and the results of the analyses.

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:

• Identify the major stainless steel families and their properties.
• Explain the basis for the corrosion resistance of stainless steels.
• Describe the forms of corrosion that affect stainless steels.
• Identify methods for improving stainless steel performance in various environments.
• Recognize conditions that may result in corrosion of stainless steels.
• Compare the performance of different stainless steel types in various corrosive environments.
• Describe how various industries use stainless steels.
• Identify common applications of different stainless steel types.
• Describe the tests performed during a metallurgical failure analysis, including metallography, mechanical testing, chemical testing, and low- and high-magnification documentation.
• Explain stainless steel corrosion mechanisms illustrated by the provided case studies.

Certificate of Completion

You will be able to immediately print a certificate of completion after passing a multiple-choice quiz consisting of 30 questions. PDH credits are not awarded until the course is completed and quiz is passed.