what is caustic embrittlement?
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19th Dec, 2020
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It is a form of corrosion caused by a high concentration of sodium hydroxide (Na(OH)) in the boiler feed water. It is characterized by the formation of irregular intergranular cracks on the boiler metal. particularly at places of high local bends such as bends and joints causes caustic embrittlement.
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