Stress corrosion cracking of Alloy X-750 in a CO-CO2 reducing gas mixture

Key Points

• Stress corrosion cracking occurs in alloy x-750 under specific gas conditions, leading to material failure risks.
• Research shows cracking rates increase significantly when exposed to co-co2 reducing gas environments.
• Observational analysis across various temperatures and pressures elucidates alloy x-750's vulnerabilities.
• Understanding these degradation mechanisms supports better material selection in industrial applications.