Question

Which of the following type of corrosion Is usually encounters for various materials in liquid metal environment?

(a) Uniform corrosion

(b) Stress cracking corrosion

(c) Crevice corrosion

(d) Pitting corrosion

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Answer 1

The correct answer is (b) Stress cracking corrosion

Explanation: Stress cracking corrosion is a type of corrosion that usually encountered in various materials in a liquid metal environment. This is due to the chemisorption of liquid-metal atoms and a reduction in tensile strength at the crack tip.