Factor Affecting Corrosion Behavior of Weldment of S30400 Stainless Steel in Cold Region

Abstract

The influence of residual stress and sensitizing on the electrochemical and corrosion behavior of type SUS304 stainless steels weldment has been studied in the Freeze-Thaw condition. After immersion test at Freeze-Thaw cyclic condition the severe corrosion damage was detected in the vicinity of weld boundary more than isothermal condition. The corrosion damaged zone corresponds to the location in which there are high residual stress and sensitization. The influence of residual stress and sensitization was distinguished and its magnitude was evaluated by voltammetry method.