2022/05/27 by Samuel R. Rogers, Rogers, Samuel R, J.L. Daure +7
Engineering · Materials Science · #Applied Physics (physics.app-ph) #FOS: Physical sciences #Hydrogen embrittlement and corrosion behaviors in metals #Materials Science (cond-mat.mtrl-sci) #Mechanical stress and fatigue analysis #Metal and Thin Film Mechanics
paper · pdf · doi:10.48550/arxiv.2205.14231
openalex publication_date 2022/05/27 · openalex created_date 2025/10/10 · openalex updated_date 2026/07/28
In order to reduce cobalt within the primary circuit of pressurised water reactors (PWRs), wear-resistant steels are being researched and developed. In particular interest is the understanding of galling mechanisms, an adhesive wear mechanism which is particularly prevalent in PWR valves. Here we show that large shear stresses and adhesive transfer occur during galling by exploiting the 2 wt per cent manganese difference between 304L and 316L stainless steels, even at relatively low compressive stresses of 50 MPa. Through these findings, the galling mechanisms of stainless steels can be better understood, which may help with the development of galling resistant stainless steels.