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Transgranular SCC Lattice structure in metal/alloy matrix important: dislocation emergence, movement along slip planes under stress, and similar factors that can disrupt passivating films, will promote dissolution of metal at highly localized and strained areas. Irradiation-Assisted SCC (IASCC) Since ? 1987, some in-reactor components have cracked in LWRs . . generally in core-support structures at the top of the vessel (austenitic SS, Ni alloys). More widespread in BWRs than PWRs . . . radiolytic chemical species (especially oxidizing radicals) seem to be the cause. IASCC of Alloy-600 (Inconel) penetrations in several PWR vessel heads have led to leaks and boric-acid corrosion of RPV head steel (e.g., Davis Besse). Heads replaced. Mechanism of SCC SCC is very complex; probably no single mechanism, but several operating at the same time. Models (scientific descriptions) of mechanisms of two types: dissolution; mechanical fracture. Dissolution Models of Crack Propagation Major model is based on Film Rupture . . . (“slip-dissolution”) . . . high stresses at crack tip create local area of plastic deformation - ruptures passive films, exposed metal dissolves rapidly . . . some say periodic dissolution and re-passivation, some say crack tip always bare. periodic rupture Schematic representation of crack propagation by the film rupture model. Mechanical Fracture Models of Crack Propagation Corrosion Tunnel; Corrosion tunnel models. Schematic of tunnel model showing the initiation of a crack by the formation of corrosion tunnels at slip steps and ductile deformation and fracture of the remaining ligaments. (b) Schematic diagram of the tunnel mechanism of SSC and flat slot formation. Adsorption of impurities at the crack tip promotes the nucleation of dislocations; lead to shear-like fracture (seemingly brittle). Tarnish Rupture; Cracks propagate by alternate film growth and (brittle) film fracture, followed by rapid film f