NACE RP0170-2004

Protection of Austenitic Stainless Steels and Other Austenitic Alloys from Polythionic Acid Stress Corrosion Cracking During Shutdown of Refinery Equipment

National Association of Corrosion Engineers , 03/27/2004

Publisher: NACE

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Standard By:National Association of Corrosion Engineers , 03/27/2004

Published:03/27/2004

Pages:13

File Size:1 file , 160 KB

Language:English

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Examines varying procedures used by industry to protect austenitic stainless steel equipment while idle. Basic protection methods include nitrogen purging, alkaline wash solutions, and dry air purging. Protection of reactors is also addressed. Keywords: alkaline washing, austenitic stainless steels, nitrogen purging, polythionic acid, refinery equipment, stress corrosion cracking.