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Crevice Corrosion in a Subsea System — Aspect Before Analysis

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ML00175 / Aug.2021
Localized External Wear of a Wire Rope
M - High Carbon SteelP - Wire RopeAp - Oil and GasCd - Wear
Cm - Transverse Section AspectDf - Plastic Deformation
Optical micrography of a longitudinal section of the fractured bolt, at the thread.  The material is austenitic, free from carbides, and the threads were almost removed by the stress corrosion cracks.
756
ML00157 / Feb.2020
Bolts Under Chloride SCC Conditions
M - Austenitic Stainless SteelP - BoltAp - Oil and GasCd - Stress Corrosion
Cm - Oxalic Acid Electrolytic EtchDf - Stress Corrosion Cracks
ML00155 / Jan.2020
Failure of a Prestressed Concrete Steel Strand
M - High Carbon SteelP - Wire RopeAp - StructureCd - Corrosion Fatigue
Cm - Aspect Before AnalysisDf - Fracture
ML00145 / Sep.2018
Impact of a .380 Winchester on 6061 T6 Plate
M - Aluminum Magnesium SiliconP - Rolled PlateAp - StructureCd - Pierced
Cm - Surface AspectDf - Plastic Deformation
ML00143 / Aug.2018
Impact of a .308 Winchester on A36 Plate
M - Low Carbon SteelP - Rolled PlateAp - StructureCd - Pierced
Cm - Surface AspectDf - Plastic Deformation
Aspect of the external side of the nominal diameter 6 3/4" drilling tool, after cleaning for inspection. Several regions of corrosion where detected where the drilling mud was adhered and remained for a period a little longer than 1 month. This tool is a high strength steel, cold worked.
125
ML00135 / May.2018
MIC of a Non Magnetic Drilling Tool
M - High Mn Austenitic SteelP - Tubular ForgingAp - O&G Well DrillingCd - Pitting Corrosion
Cm - Aspect Before AnalysisDf - Localized Corrosion
Detailed aspect of the eye bolt fracture position, with strong plastic deformation indicating ductile overloading. The red marks in the thread surface of the bolt (in the left side of the image) correspond to the position where the nut was tight. Thread fillets adjacent to the fracture presented secondary cracks.
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ML00120 / Jun.2018
Ductile Rupture of a Carbon Steel Eye Bolt
M - Low Carbon SteelP - FastenerAp - AutomotiveCd - Overload
Cm - Aspect Before AnalysisDf - Ductile Fracture
The spring presents intergranular and transgranular brittle aspects in the fracture surface.
884
ML00076 / Jun.2017
Hydrogen Cracking of a 17-7 PH Subsea Spring
M - Precipitation Hardened Stainless SteelP - WireAp - SubseaCd - Hydrogen Embrittlement
Cm - Fractography by SEMDf - Brittle Fracture

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ML00175 — Localized External Wear of a Wire RopeM - High Carbon SteelP - Wire RopeAp - Oil and GasCd - Wear
ML00175 / Aug.2021
Localized External Wear of a Wire Rope
M - High Carbon SteelP - Wire RopeAp - Oil and GasCd - Wear
Cm - Nital Etched Micrography by OMDf - Oxide Layer
ML00175 / Aug.2021
Localized External Wear of a Wire Rope
M - High Carbon SteelP - Wire RopeAp - Oil and GasCd - Wear
Cm - Aspect Before AnalysisDf - Cracks
ML00175 / Aug.2021
Localized External Wear of a Wire Rope
M - High Carbon SteelP - Wire RopeAp - Oil and GasCd - Wear
Cm - Aspect Before AnalysisDf - Plastic Deformation
ML00157 — Bolts Under Chloride SCC ConditionsM - Austenitic Stainless SteelP - BoltAp - Oil and GasCd - Stress Corrosion
ML00157 / Feb.2020
Bolts Under Chloride SCC Conditions
M - Austenitic Stainless SteelP - BoltAp - Oil and GasCd - Stress Corrosion
Cm - Aspect Before AnalysisDf - Fracture
ML00157 / Feb.2020
Bolts Under Chloride SCC Conditions
M - Austenitic Stainless SteelP - BoltAp - Oil and GasCd - Stress Corrosion
Cm - Surface Aspect by SEMDf - Brittle Cracks
ML00157 / Feb.2020
Bolts Under Chloride SCC Conditions
M - Austenitic Stainless SteelP - BoltAp - Oil and GasCd - Stress Corrosion
Cm - Surface Aspect by SEMDf - Brittle Fracture
ML00157 / Feb.2020
Bolts Under Chloride SCC Conditions
M - Austenitic Stainless SteelP - BoltAp - Oil and GasCd - Stress Corrosion
Cm - Oxalic Acid Electrolytic EtchDf - Stress Corrosion Cracks
ML00157 / Feb.2020
Bolts Under Chloride SCC Conditions
M - Austenitic Stainless SteelP - BoltAp - Oil and GasCd - Stress Corrosion
Cm - Oxalic Acid Electrolytic EtchDf - Stress Corrosion Cracks

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ML00155 — Failure of a Prestressed Concrete Steel StrandM - High Carbon SteelP - Wire RopeAp - StructureCd - Corrosion Fatigue
ML00155 / Jan.2020
Failure of a Prestressed Concrete Steel Strand
M - High Carbon SteelP - Wire RopeAp - StructureCd - Corrosion Fatigue
Cm - NItal Etched MacroDf - Corrosion
ML00155 / Jan.2020
Failure of a Prestressed Concrete Steel Strand
M - High Carbon SteelP - Wire RopeAp - StructureCd - Corrosion Fatigue
Cm - NItal Etched MacroDf - Multiple cracks
ML00155 / Jan.2020
Failure of a Prestressed Concrete Steel Strand
M - High Carbon SteelP - Wire RopeAp - StructureCd - Corrosion Fatigue
Cm - NItal Etched MacroDf - Ductile Fracture
ML00155 / Jan.2020
Failure of a Prestressed Concrete Steel Strand
M - High Carbon SteelP - Wire RopeAp - StructureCd - Corrosion Fatigue
Cm - Nital Etched Micrography by OMDf - Corrosion
ML00155 / Jan.2020
Failure of a Prestressed Concrete Steel Strand
M - High Carbon SteelP - Wire RopeAp - StructureCd - Corrosion Fatigue
Cm - As polishedDf - Corrosion

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ML00145 — Impact of a .380 Winchester on 6061 T6 PlateM - Aluminum Magnesium SiliconP - Rolled PlateAp - StructureCd - Pierced
ML00145 / Sep.2018
Impact of a .380 Winchester on 6061 T6 Plate
M - Aluminum Magnesium SiliconP - Rolled PlateAp - StructureCd - Pierced
Cm - Surface Aspect by SEMDf - Plastic Deformation
ML00145 / Sep.2018
Impact of a .380 Winchester on 6061 T6 Plate
M - Aluminum Magnesium SiliconP - Rolled PlateAp - StructureCd - Pierced
Cm - Surface Aspect by SEMDf - Ductile Fracture
ML00145 / Sep.2018
Impact of a .380 Winchester on 6061 T6 Plate
M - Aluminum Magnesium SiliconP - Rolled PlateAp - StructureCd - Pierced
Cm - Fractography by SEMDf - Dimples
ML00145 / Sep.2018
Impact of a .380 Winchester on 6061 T6 Plate
M - Aluminum Magnesium SiliconP - Rolled PlateAp - StructureCd - Pierced
Cm - Fractography by SEMDf - Elongated Dimples
ML00145 / Sep.2018
Impact of a .380 Winchester on 6061 T6 Plate
M - Aluminum Magnesium SiliconP - Rolled PlateAp - StructureCd - Pierced
Cm - Fractography by SEMDf - Elongated Dimples

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ML00143 — Impact of a .308 Winchester on A36 PlateM - Low Carbon SteelP - Rolled PlateAp - StructureCd - Pierced
ML00143 / Aug.2018
Impact of a .308 Winchester on A36 Plate
M - Low Carbon SteelP - Rolled PlateAp - StructureCd - Pierced
Cm - Surface Aspect by SEMDf - Plastic Deformation
ML00143 / Aug.2018
Impact of a .308 Winchester on A36 Plate
M - Low Carbon SteelP - Rolled PlateAp - StructureCd - Pierced
Cm - Fractography by SEMDf - Ductile Fracture
ML00143 / Aug.2018
Impact of a .308 Winchester on A36 Plate
M - Low Carbon SteelP - Rolled PlateAp - StructureCd - Pierced
Cm - Fractography by SEMDf - Dimples
ML00143 / Aug.2018
Impact of a .308 Winchester on A36 Plate
M - Low Carbon SteelP - Rolled PlateAp - StructureCd - Pierced
Cm - Fractography by SEMDf - Dimples
ML00143 / Aug.2018
Impact of a .308 Winchester on A36 Plate
M - Low Carbon SteelP - Rolled PlateAp - StructureCd - Pierced
Cm - Surface Aspect by SEMDf - Dimples

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ML00135 — MIC of a Non Magnetic Drilling ToolM - High Mn Austenitic SteelP - Tubular ForgingAp - O&G Well DrillingCd - Pitting Corrosion
Microscopical aspect by scanning electron microscopy (SEM) of the external surface of a drilling tool in a position that presented localized deposits and corrosion under deposit. The deep corrosion in a short time is only possible associated to the biological growth and aggressive environment generated by the microorganisms metabolites - Microbiologically Induced Corrosion (MIC).
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ML00135 / May.2018
MIC of a Non Magnetic Drilling Tool
M - High Mn Austenitic SteelP - Tubular ForgingAp - O&G Well DrillingCd - Pitting Corrosion
Cm - Surface Aspect by SEMDf - Localized Deposits
ML00135 / May.2018
MIC of a Non Magnetic Drilling Tool
M - High Mn Austenitic SteelP - Tubular ForgingAp - O&G Well DrillingCd - Pitting Corrosion
Cm - Surface Aspect by SEMDf - Localized Corrosion
ML00135 / May.2018
MIC of a Non Magnetic Drilling Tool
M - High Mn Austenitic SteelP - Tubular ForgingAp - O&G Well DrillingCd - Pitting Corrosion
Cm - Aspect Before AnalysisDf - Corrosion
ML00135 / May.2018
MIC of a Non Magnetic Drilling Tool
M - High Mn Austenitic SteelP - Tubular ForgingAp - O&G Well DrillingCd - Pitting Corrosion
Cm - Oxalic Acid Electrolytic EtchDf - Localized Corrosion
ML00135 / May.2018
MIC of a Non Magnetic Drilling Tool
M - High Mn Austenitic SteelP - Tubular ForgingAp - O&G Well DrillingCd - Pitting Corrosion
Cm - Aspect Before AnalysisDf - Corrosion

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ML00120 — Ductile Rupture of a Carbon Steel Eye BoltM - Low Carbon SteelP - FastenerAp - AutomotiveCd - Overload
Micrography as polished of the longitudinal section of the bolt at the fracture position.  The fracture (top of the figure) is rough, characteristic of a ductile fracture.
196
ML00120 / Jun.2018
Ductile Rupture of a Carbon Steel Eye Bolt
M - Low Carbon SteelP - FastenerAp - AutomotiveCd - Overload
Cm - As polished micrographyDf - Fracture
Micrography as polished of the longitudinal section of the bolt at the first thread fillet below the fracture, presenting a cracking at the bottom of the fillet.
194
ML00120 / Jun.2018
Ductile Rupture of a Carbon Steel Eye Bolt
M - Low Carbon SteelP - FastenerAp - AutomotiveCd - Overload
Cm - NItal Etched MacroDf - Crack
Micrography of a longitudinal section of the bolt at the thread fillet adjacent to the fracture, presenting a ductile cracking from the bottom of the fillet, propagating with a strong plastic deformation. 
The deformation lines of the cold formed process (thread cold rolling) are also deformed by the cracking propagation.
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ML00120 / Jun.2018
Ductile Rupture of a Carbon Steel Eye Bolt
M - Low Carbon SteelP - FastenerAp - AutomotiveCd - Overload
Cm - Nital Etched Micrography by OMDf - Ductile Crack
Micrographic detail of a longitudinal section of the bolt at the bottom of the thread fillet adjacent to the fracture, presenting a ductile cracking propagating with a plastic deformation. 
The deformation lines of the cold formed process are also deformed by the cracking propagation and there are some other small secondary cracks at 90° from the principal cracking.
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ML00120 / Jun.2018
Ductile Rupture of a Carbon Steel Eye Bolt
M - Low Carbon SteelP - FastenerAp - AutomotiveCd - Overload
Cm - Nital Etched Micrography by OMDf - Ductile Crack
ML00076 — Hydrogen Cracking of a 17-7 PH Subsea SpringM - Precipitation Hardened Stainless SteelP - WireAp - SubseaCd - Hydrogen Embrittlement
ML00076 / Jun.2017
Hydrogen Cracking of a 17-7 PH Subsea Spring
M - Precipitation Hardened Stainless SteelP - WireAp - SubseaCd - Hydrogen Embrittlement
Cm - Aspect Before AnalysisDf - Fracture
ML00076 / Jun.2017
Hydrogen Cracking of a 17-7 PH Subsea Spring
M - Precipitation Hardened Stainless SteelP - WireAp - SubseaCd - Hydrogen Embrittlement
Cm - Fractography by SEMDf - Brittle Fracture
ML00076 / Jun.2017
Hydrogen Cracking of a 17-7 PH Subsea Spring
M - Precipitation Hardened Stainless SteelP - WireAp - SubseaCd - Hydrogen Embrittlement
Cm - Fractography by SEMDf - Brittle Fracture
ML00076 / Jun.2017
Hydrogen Cracking of a 17-7 PH Subsea Spring
M - Precipitation Hardened Stainless SteelP - WireAp - SubseaCd - Hydrogen Embrittlement
Cm - Micrography by OM using A262 Method ADf - Secondary Cracks
ML00076 / Jun.2017
Hydrogen Cracking of a 17-7 PH Subsea Spring
M - Precipitation Hardened Stainless SteelP - WireAp - SubseaCd - Hydrogen Embrittlement
Cm - Micrography by OM using A262 Method ADf - Fracture

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The location of the threaded fitting started leaking after less than five years in service. 
Although the corrosion rate was not high, the localized material loss in the threaded surface of the carbon steel flange allowed the connection leakage.
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ML00184 / Apr.2023
Dissimilar Steels in a Threaded Connection
M - Low Carbon SteelP - ForgingAp - OffshoreCd - Localized Dissolution
Cm - Aspect Before AnalysisDf - General View
Front wheel 17 x 7J of a passenger vehicle (identified as WHEEL 1) that broke during a car accident on a road.
1644
ML00183 / Dec.2022
Ductile Behavior of an Aluminum Wheel
M - Aluminum Silicon MagnesiumP - CastingAp - AutomotiveCd - Ductile Behavior
Cm - Aspect Before AnalysisDf - General View
Tool fixture 5" long, nominal diameter 2", presenting a recess 1/2" deep from two sides.  The rupture occurred about 2" from the end of the rod.   Scale in milimeters.
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ML00182 / Jul.2022
Brittle Fracture of a LAS Fixing Rod
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Cm - Aspect Before AnalysisDf - General View
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ML00181 / Apr.2022
Wear of a Carburized Hypoid Gear
M - Low Alloy for Thermochemical TreatmentP - Pinion-crown assemblyAp - ShipCd - Wear
Cm - Aspect Before AnalysisDf - General View
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963
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Local Melting of Copper Cooling Tubes
M - Pure CopperP - Cooling TubeAp - SiderurgyCd - Overheating
Cm - Aspect Before AnalysisDf - General View
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641
ML00179 / Feb.2022
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Cm - Field photoDf - General View
The drilling connector, 21" diameter, presented a crack at the margin of the weld in the forging side (left side of the weld in the figure).
745
ML00178 / Jan.2022
Cold cracks in Cr-Mo Welded Forging
M - CrMo SteelP - ForgingAp - O&G Well DrillingCd - Welding Defect
Cm - Aspect Before AnalysisDf - General View
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ML00177 / Dec.2021
Cr-Mo Seam Welded Tube
M - CrMo SteelP - Longitudinally Seam WeldedAp - Fired HeaterCd - Not according to spec
Cm - NItal Etched MacroDf - Seam
The titanium rotor blade of a flowmeter broke after two years in service in an acid environment, containing H2S.
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ML00176 / Nov.2021
Hydride Formation in a Titanium Blade
M - Unalloyed TitaniumP - BladeAp - Oil and GasCd - Hydride Formation
Cm - Aspect Before AnalysisDf - General View
Aspect of the wire rope, 1 1/2" diameter, presenting regions of flattened  areas at the surface of the outer wires. It is a 6 x 19 Seale construction, right regular lay.
552
ML00175 / Aug.2021
Localized External Wear of a Wire Rope
M - High Carbon SteelP - Wire RopeAp - Oil and GasCd - Wear
Cm - Aspect Before AnalysisDf - General View
The carcass was manufactured using niobium stabilized plates, grade AISI 347, with circumferential welds, where the through wall cracks were detected.
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ML00174 / Jul.2021
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M - Austenitic Stainless SteelP - Fabrication WeldAp - EnergyCd - Carburization
Cm - Field photoDf - General View
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ML00173 / May.2021
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M - Heat Resistant SteelP - Cast FtittingAp - PetrochemicalCd - Welding
Cm - Kalling Etched Micrography by OMDf - Microhardness identations
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