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.

Specific Knowledge or Skill Obtained

This course teaches the following specific knowledge and skills:

• The various stainless steel families and their properties
• What gives stainless steels their corrosion resistance
• The various forms of corrosion that impact stainless steels
• How to improve the performance of stainless steels in various environments
• How to better recognize conditions that may result in corrosion of stainless steels
• How the different stainless steel types perform in various corrosive environments
• How various industries deploy stainless steels
• Common applications of various stainless steel types
• The various tests performed during a metallurgical failure analysis – metallography, mechanical testing, chemical testing, low and high magnification documentation, etc.
• Practical knowledge of stainless steel corrosion mechanisms gained through reading 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.