Tensile strain is defined as the deformation or elongation of a solid body due to the application of a tensile force or stress. In other words, tensile strain is produced when a body increases in length as applied forces try to "stretch" it. Tensile strain can be expressed mathematically… View Full Term
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ASTM A262 tests can help evaluate whether an austenitic stainless steel is susceptible to intergranular corrosion. However, they do not provide the maximum acceptable corrosion rates — these require correlating test results with service experience.
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It's important to understand the difference between dynamic and kinematic viscosity and to take appropriate test mechanisms for the sample at hand.
Krystal Nanan | Civil Engineer
Intergranular corrosion can lead to catastrophic failure in most process equipment if correct material and proper heat treatment haven't been used during the fabrication stage.
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