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School of Materials Photography Competition 2009

Fathi Mohamed El Taghoor

Plastic Deformation at a Stress Corrosion Crack Tip in 316L Stainless Steel

The image shows Atmospheric Induced Stress Corrosion Cracking at 80°C after 1300 hours. The significant degree of plastic deformation associated with this cracking mechanism can be observed. Secondary electron image from a Scanning Electron Microscope.

Acknowledgements: Thanks to all people who have helped in support of this programme.

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