Accession Number:

AD0744944

Title:

The Resistance of Some High Strength Steels to Slow Crack Growth in Salt Water

Descriptive Note:

Memorandum rept.

Corporate Author:

NAVAL RESEARCH LAB WASHINGTON DC

Personal Author(s):

• Sandoz, G.

Report Date:

1972-02-01

Pagination or Media Count:

30.0

Abstract:

The results of tests to determine the threshold stress intensity parameter values for crack growth in salt water of some high strength steels are given. A number of martensitic, maraging, and precipitation-hardening steels over a range of yield strengths are included.

Descriptors:

• *STEEL
• *STRESS CORROSION
• STRESSES
• FRACTURE(MECHANICS)
• CRACK PROPAGATION
• CORROSION RESISTANCE
• SEA WATER
• MARAGING STEELS

Subject Categories:

• Properties of Metals and Alloys

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE