Corrosion tests of a range of materials in three M.S.F. plants

Abstract A study has been made of the corrosion behaviour in MSF plants of a number of materials, including welded joints. The results have demonstrated the variability of the corrosion of carbon-steel welds and there are indications of reduced vulnerability under low-oxygen conditions. Stainless-steel welds showed better corrosion resistance but corrosion of types 304 and 316L steels occurred at crevices. Titanium exhibited very good corrosion resistance.