Question

Stress-corrosion cracking occurs due to the simultaneous presence of tensile stress and a specific corrosive medium.

(a) True

(b) False

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Question is taken from Eight Forms topic in section Eight Forms of Corrosion of Corrosion Engineering

Answer 1

The correct choice is (a) True

Explanation: Stress–corrosion cracking occurs due to the simultaneous presence of tensile stress either is caused by residual or external stress and a specific corrosive medium. Residual stress is caused due to welding, cold working, etc.