The Hendrix Group - corrosion and failure analysis photographs

Home | Index | Search | Map

A CORROSION AND MATERIALS TECHNOLOGY SITE

Friday, May 24, 2002 Corrosion, Failure Analysis and Materials Selection are our specialities

SERVICES
Services Overview Corrosion Photographs
Corrosion Control
Failure Analysis
Laboratory Testing ● bolt fracture surface ● boiler tube corrosion
Materials Consulting
Field Metallography
Fitness For Service
Risk Based Inspection
API Storage Tank Services
Education and Courses
Capital Project Services
Environmental Services ● Intergranular fracture ● boiler tube corrosion (2)
TECHNICAL
REFERENCE
Material Property Data
Special Corrosion Topics
Corrosion Photographs
Corrosion Glossary
Technical Newsletters
● turbine blade microstructure ductile iron micro
Failure Case Histories ●

Industry Links

TECHNICAL
INTERCHANGE
Discussion Forums

DOWNLOADS
Technical Papers
● turbine blade coating corrosion ● grain coarsening cracking
Industry Standards
RBI Procedure

COMPANY
Contact
Staff
Company Profile
● (2) turbine blade microstructure ● HE crack in 17-4PH

● (3) turbine blade microstructure ● dezincification

● dezincification (2)
● turbine hot corrosion

● HE crack ● 304SS wire tunneling

http://www.hghouston.com/photoset.html (1 of 4) [24/05/02 6:04]

The Hendrix Group - corrosion and failure analysis photographs

● quench crack ● HP-40 carburization

● aluminum fatigue striations

● water pipe corrosion

● corrosion fatigue cracks ● fatigue features

● hydrogen fracture
● bolt inclusions

● creep voids (2)

● bolt fatigue fracture

● HE crack
● chloride SCC crack

● explosive decompression
● cleavage fracture

● graphitization
● polythionic acid SCC

http://www.hghouston.com/photoset.html (2 of 4) [24/05/02 6:04]

The Hendrix Group - corrosion and failure analysis photographs

● fatigue fracture ● metal dusting

● creep voids ● gear tooth pit

● C-22 weld corrosion ● white etching area (WEA)

● 304SS caustic crack ● rolling contact fatigue crack

< < < click here to go back to the previous page ::

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 16th, 2002 12:15 PM

Copyright © 2001 The Hendrix Group. All Rights Reserved.

The Hendrix Group, Inc.

15823 N. Barkers Landing
Houston, Texas 77079
Phone: (281) 556-8774
Fax: (281) 870-0659
Email: hg@hghouston.com

Technical Reference | Engineering Services | Case Histories| Index

Sitemap | Links | Search | Corporate Info | Staff | Contact
Home | Newsletters | Discussion Forums | Members Only

Site Design by M Media

http://www.hghouston.com/photoset.html (3 of 4) [24/05/02 6:04]

The Hendrix Group - SEM photograph of Hydrogen Embrittlement Fracture Of A Fastener

Home | Index | Search | Map

A CORROSION AND MATERIALS TECHNOLOGY SITE

Friday, May 24, 2002 Corrosion, Failure Analysis and Materials Selection are our specialities

SERVICES
Services Overview SEM photograph of Hydrogen Embrittlement Fracture
Corrosion Control
Failure Analysis
Of A Fastener
Laboratory Testing
Materials Consulting
Field Metallography
Fitness For Service
Risk Based Inspection
API Storage Tank Services
Education and Courses
Capital Project Services
Environmental Services

TECHNICAL
REFERENCE
Material Property Data
Special Corrosion Topics
Corrosion Photographs
Corrosion Glossary
Technical Newsletters
Failure Case Histories
Industry Links

TECHNICAL
INTERCHANGE
Discussion Forums

DOWNLOADS
Technical Papers
Industry Standards
RBI Procedure
Fracture surface of a capscrew that failed due to hydrogen embrittlement. The intergranular fracture and
subsurface intergranular cracks are characteristic of fractures due to hydrogen embrittlement. The pitted
COMPANY
Contact surface was caused during cleaning to remove oxide from the fracture surface. 1000X
Staff
Company Profile

< < < click here to go back to the previous page ::

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 16th, 2002 12:15 PM

Copyright © 2001 The Hendrix Group. All Rights Reserved.

The Hendrix Group, Inc.

15823 N. Barkers Landing
Houston, Texas 77079
Phone: (281) 556-8774
Fax: (281) 870-0659
Email: hg@hghouston.com

http://www.hghouston.com/x/02.html (1 of 2) [24/05/02 6:08]

The Hendrix Group - Hydrogen Embrittlement of Valve Capscrew Fasteners

Home | Index | Search | Map

A CORROSION AND MATERIALS TECHNOLOGY SITE

Friday, May 24, 2002 Corrosion, Failure Analysis and Materials Selection are our specialities

SERVICES
Services Overview Hydrogen Embrittlement of Valve Capscrew Fasteners
Corrosion Control
Failure Analysis
Laboratory Testing
Materials Consulting
Field Metallography
Fitness For Service
Risk Based Inspection
API Storage Tank Services
Education and Courses
Capital Project Services
Environmental Services

TECHNICAL
REFERENCE
Material Property Data
Special Corrosion Topics
Corrosion Photographs
Corrosion Glossary
Technical Newsletters
Failure Case Histories
Industry Links

TECHNICAL
INTERCHANGE
Discussion Forums

DOWNLOADS
Technical Papers Body capscrews from a ball valve showing hydrogen embrittlement fracture. Exposed to atmospheric
Industry Standards conditions in a gulf coast environment, they corroded and fractured, separating the valve body. The left
RBI Procedure capscrew fractured due to hydrogen embrittlement cracking through the complete cross section. The right
capscrew initially fractured due to hydrogen embrittlement then propagated due to tensile overload. Both
COMPANY fractures started at the bottom of the photograph.
Contact
Staff
Company Profile

< < < click here to go back to the previous page ::

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 16th, 2002 12:15 PM

Copyright © 2001 The Hendrix Group. All Rights Reserved.

The Hendrix Group, Inc.

15823 N. Barkers Landing
Houston, Texas 77079
Phone: (281) 556-8774
Fax: (281) 870-0659
Email: hg@hghouston.com

http://www.hghouston.com/x/01.html (1 of 2) [24/05/02 6:09]

The Hendrix Group - Hydrogen Attack Corrosion In A Boiler Tube

Home | Index | Search | Map

A CORROSION AND MATERIALS TECHNOLOGY SITE

Friday, May 24, 2002 Corrosion, Failure Analysis and Materials Selection are our specialities

SERVICES
Services Overview Hydrogen Attack Corrosion In A Boiler Tube
Corrosion Control
Failure Analysis
Laboratory Testing
Materials Consulting
Field Metallography
Fitness For Service
Risk Based Inspection
API Storage Tank Services
Education and Courses
Capital Project Services
Environmental Services

TECHNICAL
REFERENCE
Material Property Data
Special Corrosion Topics
Corrosion Photographs
Corrosion Glossary
Technical Newsletters
Failure Case Histories
Industry Links

TECHNICAL
INTERCHANGE
Discussion Forums

DOWNLOADS
Technical Papers Solids deposition and hydrogen attack corrosion at the ID weld in an 1800 psig carbon
Industry Standards steel boiler tube. The arrow marks the direction of flow. (~1X)
RBI Procedure

COMPANY
Contact
Staff
Company Profile

< < < click here to go back to the previous page ::

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 16th, 2002 12:15 PM

Copyright © 2001 The Hendrix Group. All Rights Reserved.

The Hendrix Group, Inc.

15823 N. Barkers Landing
Houston, Texas 77079
Phone: (281) 556-8774
Fax: (281) 870-0659
Email: hg@hghouston.com

http://www.hghouston.com/x/21.html (1 of 2) [24/05/02 6:09]

The Hendrix Group - High-Temperature Hydrogen Attack In A Boiler Tube

Home | Index | Search | Map

A CORROSION AND MATERIALS TECHNOLOGY SITE

Friday, May 24, 2002 Corrosion, Failure Analysis and Materials Selection are our specialities

SERVICES
Services Overview High-Temperature Hydrogen Attack In A Boiler Tube
Corrosion Control
Failure Analysis
Laboratory Testing
Materials Consulting
Field Metallography
Fitness For Service
Risk Based Inspection
API Storage Tank Services
Education and Courses
Capital Project Services
Environmental Services

TECHNICAL
REFERENCE
Material Property Data
Special Corrosion Topics
Corrosion Photographs
Corrosion Glossary
Technical Newsletters
Failure Case Histories
Industry Links

TECHNICAL
INTERCHANGE
Discussion Forums

DOWNLOADS
Technical Papers Hydrogen attack corrosion and cracking on the ID of an 1800 psig carbon steel boiler tube.
Industry Standards
RBI Procedure

COMPANY
Contact
Staff
Company Profile

< < < click here to go back to the previous page ::

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 16th, 2002 12:15 PM

Copyright © 2001 The Hendrix Group. All Rights Reserved.

The Hendrix Group, Inc.

15823 N. Barkers Landing
Houston, Texas 77079
Phone: (281) 556-8774
Fax: (281) 870-0659
Email: hg@hghouston.com

http://www.hghouston.com/x/22.html (1 of 2) [24/05/02 6:10]

The Hendrix Group - Corrosion Of A Rene 80 Nickel Alloy Gas Turbine Blade

Home | Index | Search | Map

A CORROSION AND MATERIALS TECHNOLOGY SITE

Friday, May 24, 2002 Corrosion, Failure Analysis and Materials Selection are our specialities

SERVICES
Services Overview Corrosion Of A Rene 80 Nickel Alloy Gas Turbine Blade
Corrosion Control
Failure Analysis
Laboratory Testing
Materials Consulting
Field Metallography
Fitness For Service
Risk Based Inspection
API Storage Tank Services
Education and Courses
Capital Project Services
Environmental Services

TECHNICAL
REFERENCE
Material Property Data
Special Corrosion Topics
Corrosion Photographs
Corrosion Glossary
Technical Newsletters
Failure Case Histories
Industry Links

TECHNICAL
INTERCHANGE
Discussion Forums

DOWNLOADS
Technical Papers Microstructure of a Rene 80 nickel allaoy blade from the 1st stage HP section of a gas
Industry Standards turbine. The blade suffered hot corrosion from exposure to molten sodium sulfate. The
RBI Procedure exfoliated, porous O.D. scale can be seen at the top of the photograph with sulfide
particles in the white layer underneath. The base metal contains unresolved brown gamma
COMPANY prime particles in the nickel alloy matrix. Electrolytic CrO3, 400 X.
Contact
Staff
Company Profile

< < < click here to go back to the previous page ::

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 16th, 2002 12:15 PM

Copyright © 2001 The Hendrix Group. All Rights Reserved.

http://www.hghouston.com/x/03.html (1 of 2) [24/05/02 6:10]

The Hendrix Group - Ductile Iron Microstructure

Home | Index | Search | Map

A CORROSION AND MATERIALS TECHNOLOGY SITE

Friday, May 24, 2002 Corrosion, Failure Analysis and Materials Selection are our specialities

SERVICES
Services Overview Ductile Iron Microstructure
Corrosion Control
Failure Analysis
Laboratory Testing
Materials Consulting
Field Metallography
Fitness For Service
Risk Based Inspection
API Storage Tank Services
Education and Courses
Capital Project Services
Environmental Services

TECHNICAL
REFERENCE
Material Property Data
Special Corrosion Topics
Corrosion Photographs
Corrosion Glossary
Technical Newsletters
Failure Case Histories
Industry Links

TECHNICAL
INTERCHANGE
Discussion Forums

DOWNLOADS
Technical Papers Ductile iron microstructure of a reciprocating compressor body. The microstructure has
Industry Standards been heat transfered to transform all pearlite to carbide. The elongated, diamond shaped
RBI Procedure impressions are Knoop microhardness impressions. (100X)

COMPANY
Contact
Staff
Company Profile

< < < click here to go back to the previous page ::

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 16th, 2002 12:15 PM

Copyright © 2001 The Hendrix Group. All Rights Reserved.

The Hendrix Group, Inc.

15823 N. Barkers Landing
Houston, Texas 77079
Phone: (281) 556-8774
Fax: (281) 870-0659
Email: hg@hghouston.com

http://www.hghouston.com/x/23.html (1 of 2) [24/05/02 6:10]

The Hendrix Group - Hot Corrosion Of Aluminide Coating On A Nickel Alloy Gas Turbine Blade

Home | Index | Search | Map

A CORROSION AND MATERIALS TECHNOLOGY SITE

Friday, May 24, 2002 Corrosion, Failure Analysis and Materials Selection are our specialities

SERVICES
Services Overview Hot Corrosion Of Aluminide Coating On A Nickel Alloy Gas
Corrosion Control
Failure Analysis
Turbine Blade
Laboratory Testing
Materials Consulting
Field Metallography
Fitness For Service
Risk Based Inspection
API Storage Tank Services
Education and Courses
Capital Project Services
Environmental Services

TECHNICAL
REFERENCE
Material Property Data
Special Corrosion Topics
Corrosion Photographs
Corrosion Glossary
Technical Newsletters
Failure Case Histories
Industry Links

TECHNICAL
INTERCHANGE
Discussion Forums

DOWNLOADS
Technical Papers
Industry Standards
RBI Procedure SEM photograph of an aluminide coating on a gas turbine 2nd-stage HP nozzle showing
coating blisters caused by formation of corrosion products under the coating. 70X
COMPANY
Contact
Staff
Company Profile

< < < click here to go back to the previous page ::

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 16th, 2002 12:15 PM

Copyright © 2001 The Hendrix Group. All Rights Reserved.

The Hendrix Group, Inc.

http://www.hghouston.com/x/04.html (1 of 2) [24/05/02 6:11]

The Hendrix Group - 316 Stainless Steel Intergranular Cracking Photograph

Home | Index | Search | Map

A CORROSION AND MATERIALS TECHNOLOGY SITE

Friday, May 24, 2002 Corrosion, Failure Analysis and Materials Selection are our specialities

SERVICES
Services Overview 316 Stainless Steel Intergranular Cracking Photograph
Corrosion Control
Failure Analysis
Laboratory Testing
Materials Consulting
Field Metallography
Fitness For Service
Risk Based Inspection
API Storage Tank Services
Education and Courses
Capital Project Services
Environmental Services

TECHNICAL
REFERENCE
Material Property Data
Special Corrosion Topics
Corrosion Photographs
Corrosion Glossary
Technical Newsletters
Failure Case Histories
Industry Links

TECHNICAL
INTERCHANGE
Discussion Forums

DOWNLOADS
Technical Papers Grain boundary corrosion and intergranular cracking from excessive solution annealing
Industry Standards temperatures in a 316L stainless steel microstructure. Oxalic acid etch. (50X)
RBI Procedure

COMPANY
Contact
Staff
Company Profile

< < < click here to go back to the previous page ::

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 16th, 2002 12:15 PM

Copyright © 2001 The Hendrix Group. All Rights Reserved.

The Hendrix Group, Inc.

15823 N. Barkers Landing
Houston, Texas 77079
Phone: (281) 556-8774
Fax: (281) 870-0659
Email: hg@hghouston.com

http://www.hghouston.com/x/24.html (1 of 2) [24/05/02 6:11]

The Hendrix Group - Hot Corrosion Of Aluminide Coating On A Nickel Alloy Gas Turbine Blade

Home | Index | Search | Map

A CORROSION AND MATERIALS TECHNOLOGY SITE

Friday, May 24, 2002 Corrosion, Failure Analysis and Materials Selection are our specialities

SERVICES
Services Overview Hot Corrosion Of Aluminide Coating On A Nickel Alloy Gas
Corrosion Control
Failure Analysis
Turbine Blade
Laboratory Testing
Materials Consulting
Field Metallography
Fitness For Service
Risk Based Inspection
API Storage Tank Services
Education and Courses
Capital Project Services
Environmental Services

TECHNICAL
REFERENCE
Material Property Data
Special Corrosion Topics
Corrosion Photographs
Corrosion Glossary
Technical Newsletters
Failure Case Histories
Industry Links

TECHNICAL
INTERCHANGE
Discussion Forums

DOWNLOADS
Technical Papers
Industry Standards
RBI Procedure Microstructure of a Rene 80 blade from the 2nd stage high-pressure section of a gas
turbine that has experienced hot corrosion from molten sodium sulfate. Kallings Etch,
COMPANY 200X
Contact
Staff
Company Profile

< < < click here to go back to the previous page ::

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 16th, 2002 12:15 PM

Copyright © 2001 The Hendrix Group. All Rights Reserved.

http://www.hghouston.com/x/05.html (1 of 2) [24/05/02 6:11]

The Hendrix Group - Rene 80 Nickel Alloy Microstructure

Home | Index | Search | Map

A CORROSION AND MATERIALS TECHNOLOGY SITE

Friday, May 24, 2002 Corrosion, Failure Analysis and Materials Selection are our specialities

SERVICES
Services Overview Rene 80 Nickel Alloy Microstructure
Corrosion Control
Failure Analysis
Laboratory Testing
Materials Consulting
Field Metallography
Fitness For Service
Risk Based Inspection
API Storage Tank Services
Education and Courses
Capital Project Services
Environmental Services

TECHNICAL
REFERENCE
Material Property Data
Special Corrosion Topics
Corrosion Photographs
Corrosion Glossary
Technical Newsletters
Failure Case Histories
Industry Links

TECHNICAL
INTERCHANGE
Discussion Forums

DOWNLOADS
Technical Papers Microstructure of Rene 80 precipitation hardening nickel alloy showing intergranular
Industry Standards carbide particles (white irregular areas) and brown, gamma prime particles in the nickel
RBI Procedure alloy base metal. Kallings Etch, 400X

COMPANY
Contact
Staff
Company Profile

< < < click here to go back to the previous page ::

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 16th, 2002 12:15 PM

Copyright © 2001 The Hendrix Group. All Rights Reserved.

The Hendrix Group, Inc.

15823 N. Barkers Landing

http://www.hghouston.com/x/06.html (1 of 2) [24/05/02 6:12]

The Hendrix Group - Corroded Gas Turbine HP 1st Stage Blade

Home | Index | Search | Map

A CORROSION AND MATERIALS TECHNOLOGY SITE

Friday, May 24, 2002 Corrosion, Failure Analysis and Materials Selection are our specialities

SERVICES
Services Overview Corroded Gas Turbine HP 1st Stage Blade
Corrosion Control
Failure Analysis
Laboratory Testing
Materials Consulting
Field Metallography
Fitness For Service
Risk Based Inspection
API Storage Tank Services
Education and Courses
Capital Project Services
Environmental Services

TECHNICAL
REFERENCE
Material Property Data
Special Corrosion Topics
Corrosion Photographs
Corrosion Glossary
Technical Newsletters
Failure Case Histories
Industry Links

TECHNICAL
INTERCHANGE
Discussion Forums

DOWNLOADS
Technical Papers
Industry Standards
RBI Procedure

COMPANY
Contact
Staff
Company Profile

Convex side of a Rene 80 blade from the 1st stage HP section of a gas turbine. The
orange color represents the platinum-aluminide exterior coating. The green area has
experienced hot corrosion from molten sodium sulfate. The holes in the blade are trailing
edge cooling holes.

http://www.hghouston.com/x/07.html (1 of 2) [24/05/02 6:12]

The Hendrix Group - Dezincification Corrosion of Admiralty Brass

Home | Index | Search | Map

A CORROSION AND MATERIALS TECHNOLOGY SITE

Friday, May 24, 2002 Corrosion, Failure Analysis and Materials Selection are our specialities

SERVICES
Services Overview Dezincification Corrosion of Admiralty Brass
Corrosion Control
Failure Analysis
Laboratory Testing
Materials Consulting
Field Metallography
Fitness For Service
Risk Based Inspection
API Storage Tank Services
Education and Courses
Capital Project Services
Environmental Services

TECHNICAL
REFERENCE
Material Property Data
Special Corrosion Topics
Corrosion Photographs
Corrosion Glossary
Technical Newsletters
Failure Case Histories
Industry Links

TECHNICAL
INTERCHANGE
Discussion Forums

DOWNLOADS
Technical Papers Dezincification corrosion of an Admiralty brass exchanger tube in cooling water service.
Industry Standards
RBI Procedure

COMPANY
Contact
Staff
Company Profile

< < < click here to go back to the previous page ::

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 16th, 2002 12:15 PM

Copyright © 2001 The Hendrix Group. All Rights Reserved.

The Hendrix Group, Inc.

15823 N. Barkers Landing
Houston, Texas 77079
Phone: (281) 556-8774
Fax: (281) 870-0659
Email: hg@hghouston.com

http://www.hghouston.com/x/27.html (1 of 2) [24/05/02 6:13]

The Hendrix Group - Hydrogen Embrittlement Crack In AISI 9623 Low Alloy Steel

Home | Index | Search | Map

A CORROSION AND MATERIALS TECHNOLOGY SITE

Friday, May 24, 2002 Corrosion, Failure Analysis and Materials Selection are our specialities

SERVICES
Services Overview Hydrogen Embrittlement Crack In AISI 9623 Low Alloy Steel
Corrosion Control
Failure Analysis
Laboratory Testing
Materials Consulting
Field Metallography
Fitness For Service
Risk Based Inspection
API Storage Tank Services
Education and Courses
Capital Project Services
Environmental Services

TECHNICAL
REFERENCE
Material Property Data
Special Corrosion Topics
Corrosion Photographs
Corrosion Glossary
Technical Newsletters
Failure Case Histories
Industry Links

TECHNICAL
INTERCHANGE
Discussion Forums

DOWNLOADS
Technical Papers Hydrogen embrittlement crack initiated by corrosion of a AISI 9623 alloy in downhole
Industry Standards service. The microstructure is unetched, case hardened, quenched and tempered
RBI Procedure martensite at HRC 29. 2% Nital Etch, 50X

COMPANY
Contact
Staff
Company Profile

< < < click here to go back to the previous page ::

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 16th, 2002 12:15 PM

Copyright © 2001 The Hendrix Group. All Rights Reserved.

The Hendrix Group, Inc.

15823 N. Barkers Landing

http://www.hghouston.com/x/08.html (1 of 2) [24/05/02 6:14]

The Hendrix Group - 304 Stainless Steel White Water Filter Screen Corrosion

Home | Index | Search | Map

A CORROSION AND MATERIALS TECHNOLOGY SITE

Friday, May 24, 2002 Corrosion, Failure Analysis and Materials Selection are our specialities

SERVICES
Services Overview 304 Stainless Steel White Water Filter Screen Corrosion
Corrosion Control
Failure Analysis
Laboratory Testing
Materials Consulting
Field Metallography
Fitness For Service
Risk Based Inspection
API Storage Tank Services
Education and Courses
Capital Project Services
Environmental Services

TECHNICAL
REFERENCE
Material Property Data
Special Corrosion Topics
Corrosion Photographs
Corrosion Glossary
Technical Newsletters
Failure Case Histories
Tunneling corrosion of a 304 stainless steel screen wire in a papermill white stock water
Industry Links service thought to be influenced by microbiologically induced corrosion (MIC).

TECHNICAL
INTERCHANGE
Discussion Forums

DOWNLOADS
Technical Papers
Industry Standards
RBI Procedure

COMPANY
Contact
Staff
Company Profile

< < < click here to go back to the previous page ::

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 16th, 2002 12:15 PM

Copyright © 2001 The Hendrix Group. All Rights Reserved.

The Hendrix Group, Inc.

15823 N. Barkers Landing
Houston, Texas 77079
Phone: (281) 556-8774
Fax: (281) 870-0659
Email: hg@hghouston.com

Technical Reference | Engineering Services | Case Histories| Index

Sitemap | Links | Search | Corporate Info | Staff | Contact
Home | Newsletters | Discussion Forums | Members Only

http://www.hghouston.com/x/28.html (1 of 2) [24/05/02 6:15]

The Hendrix Group - Quench Cracking in AISI 4140 Low Alloy Steel Fastener

Home | Index | Search | Map

A CORROSION AND MATERIALS TECHNOLOGY SITE

Friday, May 24, 2002 Corrosion, Failure Analysis and Materials Selection are our specialities

SERVICES
Services Overview Quench Cracking in AISI 4140 Low Alloy Steel Fastener
Corrosion Control
Failure Analysis
Laboratory Testing
Materials Consulting
Field Metallography
Fitness For Service
Risk Based Inspection
API Storage Tank Services
Education and Courses
Capital Project Services
Environmental Services

TECHNICAL
REFERENCE
Material Property Data
Special Corrosion Topics
Corrosion Photographs
Corrosion Glossary
Technical Newsletters
Failure Case Histories
Industry Links

TECHNICAL
INTERCHANGE
Discussion Forums

DOWNLOADS
Technical Papers Quench cracking along a line of aluminum oxide dross particles in a hex head capscrew. The aluminum
Industry Standards oxide particles were probably added as a "killing" agent in the steeling practice. The gray material in the
RBI Procedure crack interior is high-temperature oxide formed during tempering. The microstructure is 44 HRC quench
and tempered martensite. 2% Nital Etch, 200X
COMPANY
Contact
Staff
Company Profile

< < < click here to go back to the previous page ::

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 16th, 2002 12:15 PM

Copyright © 2001 The Hendrix Group. All Rights Reserved.

The Hendrix Group, Inc.

15823 N. Barkers Landing
Houston, Texas 77079
Phone: (281) 556-8774
Fax: (281) 870-0659
Email: hg@hghouston.com

Technical Reference | Engineering Services | Case Histories| Index

http://www.hghouston.com/x/09.html (1 of 2) [24/05/02 6:15]

The Hendrix Group - Carburization of a HP-40 Stainless Steel Ethylene Furnace Tube

Home | Index | Search | Map

A CORROSION AND MATERIALS TECHNOLOGY SITE

Friday, May 24, 2002 Corrosion, Failure Analysis and Materials Selection are our specialities

SERVICES
Services Overview Carburization of a HP-40 Stainless Steel
Corrosion Control
Failure Analysis
Ethylene Furnace Tube
Laboratory Testing
Materials Consulting
Field Metallography
Fitness For Service
Risk Based Inspection
API Storage Tank Services
Education and Courses
Capital Project Services
Environmental Services

TECHNICAL
REFERENCE
Material Property Data
Special Corrosion Topics
Corrosion Photographs
Corrosion Glossary
Technical Newsletters
Failure Case Histories
Industry Links HP-40 stainless steel ethylene furnace tube sample I.D. carburization after etching with
nitric and hydrofluoric acid.
TECHNICAL
INTERCHANGE
Discussion Forums

DOWNLOADS
Technical Papers
Industry Standards
RBI Procedure

COMPANY
Contact
Staff
Company Profile

< < < click here to go back to the previous page ::

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 16th, 2002 12:15 PM

Copyright © 2001 The Hendrix Group. All Rights Reserved.

The Hendrix Group, Inc.

15823 N. Barkers Landing
Houston, Texas 77079
Phone: (281) 556-8774
Fax: (281) 870-0659
Email: hg@hghouston.com

Technical Reference | Engineering Services | Case Histories| Index

Sitemap | Links | Search | Corporate Info | Staff | Contact
Home | Newsletters | Discussion Forums | Members Only

http://www.hghouston.com/x/29.html (1 of 2) [24/05/02 6:15]

The Hendrix Group - Corrosion Of Galvanized Potable Water Piping

Home | Index | Search | Map

A CORROSION AND MATERIALS TECHNOLOGY SITE

Friday, May 24, 2002 Corrosion, Failure Analysis and Materials Selection are our specialities

SERVICES
Services Overview Corrosion Of Galvanized Potable Water Piping
Corrosion Control
Failure Analysis
Laboratory Testing
Materials Consulting
Field Metallography
Fitness For Service
Risk Based Inspection
API Storage Tank Services
Education and Courses
Capital Project Services
Environmental Services

TECHNICAL
REFERENCE
Material Property Data
Special Corrosion Topics
Corrosion Photographs
Corrosion Glossary
Technical Newsletters
Failure Case Histories
Industry Links

TECHNICAL
INTERCHANGE
Discussion Forums

DOWNLOADS
Technical Papers I.D. of a galvanized carbon steel nipple from the cold water inlet connection of a residential
Industry Standards water heater. Tubercles have formed on the I.D. in low flow conditions. Underneath the
RBI Procedure tubercles are deep corrosion pits. The cold water chemistry exhibited a Langelier Index of -
0.31 and contained 8 ppm of dissolved oxygen.
COMPANY
Contact
Staff
Company Profile

< < < click here to go back to the previous page ::

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 16th, 2002 12:15 PM

Copyright © 2001 The Hendrix Group. All Rights Reserved.

The Hendrix Group, Inc.

15823 N. Barkers Landing
Houston, Texas 77079
Phone: (281) 556-8774
Fax: (281) 870-0659
Email: hg@hghouston.com

http://www.hghouston.com/x/10.html (1 of 2) [24/05/02 6:16]

The Hendrix Group - Fretting Fatigue Striations On The Fracture Surface Of An Aluminum Gasket

Home | Index | Search | Map

A CORROSION AND MATERIALS TECHNOLOGY SITE

Friday, May 24, 2002 Corrosion, Failure Analysis and Materials Selection are our specialities

SERVICES
Services Overview Fretting Fatigue Striations On The Fracture Surface Of An
Corrosion Control
Failure Analysis
Aluminum Gasket
Laboratory Testing
Materials Consulting
Field Metallography
Fitness For Service
Risk Based Inspection
API Storage Tank Services
Education and Courses
Capital Project Services
Environmental Services

TECHNICAL
REFERENCE
Material Property Data
Special Corrosion Topics
Corrosion Photographs
Corrosion Glossary
Technical Newsletters
Failure Case Histories
Industry Links Fretting fatigue striations on the fracture surface of an aluminum head gasket from a
reciprocating gas compressor.
TECHNICAL
INTERCHANGE
Discussion Forums

DOWNLOADS
Technical Papers
Industry Standards
RBI Procedure

COMPANY
Contact
Staff
Company Profile

< < < click here to go back to the previous page ::

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 16th, 2002 12:15 PM

Copyright © 2001 The Hendrix Group. All Rights Reserved.

The Hendrix Group, Inc.

15823 N. Barkers Landing
Houston, Texas 77079
Phone: (281) 556-8774
Fax: (281) 870-0659
Email: hg@hghouston.com

http://www.hghouston.com/x/30.html (1 of 2) [24/05/02 6:16]

The Hendrix Group - Corrosion Fatigue Cracks In AISI 1020 Steel In Oil And Gas Downhole Service

Home | Index | Search | Map

A CORROSION AND MATERIALS TECHNOLOGY SITE

Friday, May 24, 2002 Corrosion, Failure Analysis and Materials Selection are our specialities

SERVICES
Services Overview Corrosion Fatigue Cracks In AISI 1020 Steel In Oil And Gas
Corrosion Control
Failure Analysis
Downhole Service
Laboratory Testing
Materials Consulting
Field Metallography
Fitness For Service
Risk Based Inspection
API Storage Tank Services
Education and Courses
Capital Project Services
Environmental Services

TECHNICAL
REFERENCE
Material Property Data
Special Corrosion Topics
Corrosion Photographs
Corrosion Glossary
Technical Newsletters
Failure Case Histories
Industry Links

TECHNICAL
INTERCHANGE
Discussion Forums

DOWNLOADS
Technical Papers
Industry Standards
RBI Procedure Multiple corrosion fatigue cracks at the I.D. of a AISI 1020 carbon steel downhole tool. The
tool was rotating with the I.D. exposed to a water based drilling fluid. 2% Nital Etch, 50X
COMPANY
Contact
Staff
Company Profile

< < < click here to go back to the previous page ::

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 16th, 2002 12:15 PM

Copyright © 2001 The Hendrix Group. All Rights Reserved.

The Hendrix Group, Inc.

15823 N. Barkers Landing
Houston, Texas 77079
Phone: (281) 556-8774
Fax: (281) 870-0659
Email: hg@hghouston.com

http://www.hghouston.com/x/11.html (1 of 2) [24/05/02 6:16]

The Hendrix Group - Fatigue Cracking In A Pipeline Sample

Home | Index | Search | Map

A CORROSION AND MATERIALS TECHNOLOGY SITE

Friday, May 24, 2002 Corrosion, Failure Analysis and Materials Selection are our specialities

SERVICES
Services Overview Fatigue Cracking In A Pipeline Sample
Corrosion Control
Failure Analysis
Laboratory Testing
Materials Consulting
Field Metallography
Fitness For Service
Risk Based Inspection
API Storage Tank Services
Education and Courses
Capital Project Services
Environmental Services

TECHNICAL
REFERENCE
Material Property Data
Special Corrosion Topics
Corrosion Photographs
Corrosion Glossary
Technical Newsletters
Failure Case Histories
Industry Links

TECHNICAL
INTERCHANGE
Discussion Forums

DOWNLOADS
Technical Papers
Industry Standards Fatigue cracks at the O.D. of an underwater pipe fracture surface resulting from a repair
RBI Procedure attempt.

COMPANY
Contact
Staff
Company Profile

< < < click here to go back to the previous page ::

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 16th, 2002 12:15 PM

Copyright © 2001 The Hendrix Group. All Rights Reserved.

The Hendrix Group, Inc.

15823 N. Barkers Landing

http://www.hghouston.com/x/31.html (1 of 2) [24/05/02 6:17]

The Hendrix Group - Non-Metallic Inclusions In The Thread Of A SAE J429 Gr. 8 Bolt

Home | Index | Search | Map

A CORROSION AND MATERIALS TECHNOLOGY SITE

Friday, May 24, 2002 Corrosion, Failure Analysis and Materials Selection are our specialities

SERVICES
Services Overview Non-Metallic Inclusions In The Thread Of A SAE J429 Gr. 8 Bolt
Corrosion Control
Failure Analysis
Laboratory Testing
Materials Consulting
Field Metallography
Fitness For Service
Risk Based Inspection
API Storage Tank Services
Education and Courses
Capital Project Services
Environmental Services

TECHNICAL
REFERENCE
Material Property Data
Special Corrosion Topics
Corrosion Photographs
Corrosion Glossary
Technical Newsletters
Failure Case Histories
Industry Links

TECHNICAL
INTERCHANGE
Discussion Forums

DOWNLOADS
Technical Papers Longitudinal view of the microstructure of a Gr. 8 bolt showing entrapped foreign material
Industry Standards in a thread crest. The material is probably scale trapped during thread rolling. 2% Nital
RBI Procedure Etch, 100X

COMPANY
Contact
Staff
Company Profile

< < < click here to go back to the previous page ::

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 16th, 2002 12:15 PM

Copyright © 2001 The Hendrix Group. All Rights Reserved.

The Hendrix Group, Inc.

15823 N. Barkers Landing
Houston, Texas 77079
Phone: (281) 556-8774
Fax: (281) 870-0659
Email: hg@hghouston.com

http://www.hghouston.com/x/12.html (1 of 2) [24/05/02 6:17]

The Hendrix Group - Fastener Hydrogen Embrittlement Fracture Surface

Home | Index | Search | Map

A CORROSION AND MATERIALS TECHNOLOGY SITE

Friday, May 24, 2002 Corrosion, Failure Analysis and Materials Selection are our specialities

SERVICES
Services Overview Fastener Hydrogen Embrittlement Fracture Surface
Corrosion Control
Failure Analysis
Laboratory Testing
Materials Consulting
Field Metallography
Fitness For Service
Risk Based Inspection
API Storage Tank Services
Education and Courses
Capital Project Services
Environmental Services

TECHNICAL
REFERENCE
Material Property Data
Special Corrosion Topics
Corrosion Photographs
Corrosion Glossary
Technical Newsletters
Failure Case Histories
Industry Links

TECHNICAL
INTERCHANGE
Discussion Forums

DOWNLOADS
Technical Papers
Industry Standards Hydrogen embrittlement fracture surface of a bolt showing multiple initiation sites. The
RBI Procedure fastener was one of eight body bolts in a high pressure pump that failed after years in
atmospheric service
COMPANY
Contact
Staff
Company Profile

< < < click here to go back to the previous page ::

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 16th, 2002 12:15 PM

Copyright © 2001 The Hendrix Group. All Rights Reserved.

The Hendrix Group, Inc.

http://www.hghouston.com/x/32.html (1 of 2) [24/05/02 6:18]

The Hendrix Group - Fatigue Fracture Of A Grade 8 Bolt

Home | Index | Search | Map

A CORROSION AND MATERIALS TECHNOLOGY SITE

Friday, May 24, 2002 Corrosion, Failure Analysis and Materials Selection are our specialities

SERVICES
Services Overview Fatigue Fracture Of A Grade 8 Bolt
Corrosion Control
Failure Analysis
Laboratory Testing
Materials Consulting
Field Metallography
Fitness For Service
Risk Based Inspection
API Storage Tank Services
Education and Courses
Capital Project Services
Environmental Services

TECHNICAL
REFERENCE
Material Property Data
Special Corrosion Topics
Corrosion Photographs
Corrosion Glossary
Technical Newsletters
Failure Case Histories
Industry Links

TECHNICAL
INTERCHANGE
Discussion Forums

DOWNLOADS
Technical Papers Fracture surface of a Grade 8 bolt showing multiple rotating-bending fatigue origin
Industry Standards features.
RBI Procedure

COMPANY
Contact
Staff
Company Profile

< < < click here to go back to the previous page ::

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 16th, 2002 12:15 PM

Copyright © 2001 The Hendrix Group. All Rights Reserved.

The Hendrix Group, Inc.

15823 N. Barkers Landing
Houston, Texas 77079
Phone: (281) 556-8774
Fax: (281) 870-0659
Email: hg@hghouston.com

http://www.hghouston.com/x/13.html (1 of 2) [24/05/02 6:18]

The Hendrix Group - Creep (Stress Rupture) Voids In A 304ss Stainless Steel Furnace Tube

Home | Index | Search | Map

A CORROSION AND MATERIALS TECHNOLOGY SITE

Friday, May 24, 2002 Corrosion, Failure Analysis and Materials Selection are our specialities

SERVICES
Services Overview Creep (Stress Rupture) Voids In A 304ss Stainless Steel Furnace
Corrosion Control
Failure Analysis
Tube
Laboratory Testing
Materials Consulting
Field Metallography
Fitness For Service
Risk Based Inspection
API Storage Tank Services
Education and Courses
Capital Project Services
Environmental Services

TECHNICAL
REFERENCE
Material Property Data
Special Corrosion Topics
Corrosion Photographs
Corrosion Glossary
Technical Newsletters
Failure Case Histories
Industry Links Cast 304 stainless steel shock bank tube in an ethylene cracking furnace showing stress
rupture (creep) voids and cracking. 100X
TECHNICAL
INTERCHANGE
Discussion Forums

DOWNLOADS
Technical Papers
Industry Standards
RBI Procedure

COMPANY
Contact
Staff
Company Profile

< < < click here to go back to the previous page ::

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 16th, 2002 12:15 PM

Copyright © 2001 The Hendrix Group. All Rights Reserved.

The Hendrix Group, Inc.

15823 N. Barkers Landing
Houston, Texas 77079
Phone: (281) 556-8774
Fax: (281) 870-0659
Email: hg@hghouston.com

http://www.hghouston.com/x/33.html (1 of 2) [24/05/02 6:18]

The Hendrix Group - Chloride Stress Corrosion Cracking Photograph

Home | Index | Search | Map

A CORROSION AND MATERIALS TECHNOLOGY SITE

Friday, May 24, 2002 Corrosion, Failure Analysis and Materials Selection are our specialities

SERVICES
Services Overview Chloride Stress Corrosion Cracking Photograph
Corrosion Control
Failure Analysis
Laboratory Testing
Materials Consulting
Field Metallography
Fitness For Service
Risk Based Inspection
API Storage Tank Services
Education and Courses
Capital Project Services
Environmental Services

TECHNICAL
REFERENCE
Material Property Data
Special Corrosion Topics
Corrosion Photographs
Corrosion Glossary
Technical Newsletters
Failure Case Histories
Industry Links

TECHNICAL
INTERCHANGE
Discussion Forums

DOWNLOADS
Technical Papers Chloride stress corrosion cracking (SCC) on the cooling water side of a 316L stainless
Industry Standards steel exchanger tube. The cooling water contained approximately 400 ppm chlorides had
RBI Procedure been blocked in with the 350F shellside process still flowing. The black stringers are
sulfide inclusions. 100X
COMPANY
Contact
Staff
Company Profile

< < < click here to go back to the previous page ::

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 16th, 2002 12:15 PM

Copyright © 2001 The Hendrix Group. All Rights Reserved.

The Hendrix Group, Inc.

15823 N. Barkers Landing
Houston, Texas 77079
Phone: (281) 556-8774
Fax: (281) 870-0659
Email: hg@hghouston.com

http://www.hghouston.com/x/14.html (1 of 2) [24/05/02 6:20]

The Hendrix Group - Hydrogen Embrittlement Crack

Home | Index | Search | Map

A CORROSION AND MATERIALS TECHNOLOGY SITE

Friday, May 24, 2002 Corrosion, Failure Analysis and Materials Selection are our specialities

SERVICES
Services Overview Hydrogen Embrittlement Crack
Corrosion Control
Failure Analysis
Laboratory Testing
Materials Consulting
Field Metallography
Fitness For Service
Risk Based Inspection
API Storage Tank Services
Education and Courses
Capital Project Services
Environmental Services

TECHNICAL
REFERENCE
Material Property Data
Special Corrosion Topics
Corrosion Photographs
Corrosion Glossary
Technical Newsletters
Failure Case Histories
Subsurface hydrogen embrittlement crack initiated at a non-metallic inclusion. 100X
Industry Links

TECHNICAL
INTERCHANGE
Discussion Forums

DOWNLOADS
Technical Papers
Industry Standards
RBI Procedure

COMPANY
Contact
Staff
Company Profile

< < < click here to go back to the previous page ::

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 16th, 2002 12:15 PM

Copyright © 2001 The Hendrix Group. All Rights Reserved.

The Hendrix Group, Inc.

15823 N. Barkers Landing
Houston, Texas 77079
Phone: (281) 556-8774
Fax: (281) 870-0659
Email: hg@hghouston.com

Technical Reference | Engineering Services | Case Histories| Index

Sitemap | Links | Search | Corporate Info | Staff | Contact
Home | Newsletters | Discussion Forums | Members Only

http://www.hghouston.com/x/34.html (1 of 2) [24/05/02 6:21]

The Hendrix Group - Stress Corrosion Cracking Fracture Of A Carbon Steel Weld

Home | Index | Search | Map

A CORROSION AND MATERIALS TECHNOLOGY SITE

Friday, May 24, 2002 Corrosion, Failure Analysis and Materials Selection are our specialities

SERVICES
Services Overview Stress Corrosion Cracking Fracture Of A Carbon Steel Weld
Corrosion Control
Failure Analysis
Laboratory Testing
Materials Consulting
Field Metallography
Fitness For Service
Risk Based Inspection
API Storage Tank Services
Education and Courses
Capital Project Services
Environmental Services

TECHNICAL
REFERENCE
Material Property Data
Special Corrosion Topics
Corrosion Photographs
Corrosion Glossary
Technical Newsletters
Failure Case Histories
Industry Links

TECHNICAL
INTERCHANGE
Discussion Forums

DOWNLOADS
Technical Papers Cleavage fracture surface of a carbon steel weld from an emergency relief valve pipe.
Industry Standards Fracture was believed to be due to C0-CO2-h30 stress corrosion cracking. (~250X)
RBI Procedure

COMPANY
Contact
Staff
Company Profile

< < < click here to go back to the previous page ::

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 16th, 2002 12:15 PM

Copyright © 2001 The Hendrix Group. All Rights Reserved.

The Hendrix Group, Inc.

15823 N. Barkers Landing
Houston, Texas 77079
Phone: (281) 556-8774
Fax: (281) 870-0659
Email: hg@hghouston.com

http://www.hghouston.com/x/15.html (1 of 2) [24/05/02 6:32]

The Hendrix Group - Explosive Decompression Blistering of Viton B

Home | Index | Search | Map

A CORROSION AND MATERIALS TECHNOLOGY SITE

Friday, May 24, 2002 Corrosion, Failure Analysis and Materials Selection are our specialities

SERVICES
Services Overview Explosive Decompression Blistering of Viton B
Corrosion Control
Failure Analysis
Laboratory Testing
Materials Consulting
Field Metallography
Fitness For Service
Risk Based Inspection
API Storage Tank Services
Education and Courses
Capital Project Services
Environmental Services

TECHNICAL
REFERENCE
Material Property Data
Special Corrosion Topics
Corrosion Photographs
Corrosion Glossary
Technical Newsletters
Failure Case Histories
Industry Links

TECHNICAL
INTERCHANGE
Discussion Forums

DOWNLOADS
Technical Papers Viton B elastomer showing blisters resulting from explosive decompression failure.
Industry Standards
RBI Procedure

COMPANY
Contact
Staff
Company Profile

< < < click here to go back to the previous page ::

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 16th, 2002 12:15 PM

Copyright © 2001 The Hendrix Group. All Rights Reserved.

The Hendrix Group, Inc.

15823 N. Barkers Landing
Houston, Texas 77079
Phone: (281) 556-8774

http://www.hghouston.com/x/36.html (1 of 2) [24/05/02 6:32]

The Hendrix Group - Polythionic Acid Stress Corrosion Cracking Of 310 Stainless Steel

Home | Index | Search | Map

A CORROSION AND MATERIALS TECHNOLOGY SITE

Friday, May 24, 2002 Corrosion, Failure Analysis and Materials Selection are our specialities

SERVICES
Services Overview Polythionic Acid Stress Corrosion Cracking Of 310 Stainless
Corrosion Control
Failure Analysis
Steel
Laboratory Testing
Materials Consulting
Field Metallography
Fitness For Service
Risk Based Inspection
API Storage Tank Services
Education and Courses
Capital Project Services
Environmental Services

TECHNICAL
REFERENCE
Material Property Data
Special Corrosion Topics
Corrosion Photographs
Corrosion Glossary
Technical Newsletters
Failure Case Histories
Industry Links

TECHNICAL
INTERCHANGE
Discussion Forums

DOWNLOADS
Technical Papers
Industry Standards
RBI Procedure Polythionic acid stress corrosion cracking of type 310 stainless steel. The item was
exposed to sulfur containing natural gas in a continuous flare. (100X)
COMPANY
Contact
Staff
Company Profile

< < < click here to go back to the previous page ::

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 16th, 2002 12:15 PM

Copyright © 2001 The Hendrix Group. All Rights Reserved.

The Hendrix Group, Inc.

15823 N. Barkers Landing
Houston, Texas 77079
Phone: (281) 556-8774
Fax: (281) 870-0659
Email: hg@hghouston.com

http://www.hghouston.com/x/16.html (1 of 2) [24/05/02 6:33]

The Hendrix Group - Graphitization Of A Carbon Steel Furnace Tube

Home | Index | Search | Map

A CORROSION AND MATERIALS TECHNOLOGY SITE

Friday, May 24, 2002 Corrosion, Failure Analysis and Materials Selection are our specialities

SERVICES
Services Overview Graphitization Of A Carbon Steel Furnace Tube
Corrosion Control
Failure Analysis
Laboratory Testing
Materials Consulting
Field Metallography
Fitness For Service
Risk Based Inspection
API Storage Tank Services
Education and Courses
Capital Project Services
Environmental Services

TECHNICAL
REFERENCE
Material Property Data
Special Corrosion Topics
Corrosion Photographs
Corrosion Glossary
Technical Newsletters
Failure Case Histories
Industry Links

TECHNICAL
INTERCHANGE
Discussion Forums

DOWNLOADS
Technical Papers
Industry Standards Graphitization of a carbon steel furnace tube due to long term overheating and coking in
RBI Procedure rich oil service.
See Case History 011.
COMPANY
Contact
Staff
Company Profile

< < < click here to go back to the previous page ::

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 16th, 2002 12:15 PM

Copyright © 2001 The Hendrix Group. All Rights Reserved.

The Hendrix Group, Inc.

http://www.hghouston.com/x/37_carbon.html (1 of 2) [24/05/02 6:33]

The Hendrix Group - Fatigue Fracture Of A Compressor Connecting Rod

Home | Index | Search | Map

A CORROSION AND MATERIALS TECHNOLOGY SITE

Friday, May 24, 2002 Corrosion, Failure Analysis and Materials Selection are our specialities

SERVICES
Services Overview Fatigue Fracture Of A Compressor Connecting Rod
Corrosion Control
Failure Analysis
Laboratory Testing
Materials Consulting
Field Metallography
Fitness For Service
Risk Based Inspection
API Storage Tank Services
Education and Courses
Capital Project Services
Environmental Services

TECHNICAL
REFERENCE
Material Property Data
Special Corrosion Topics
Corrosion Photographs
Corrosion Glossary
Technical Newsletters
Failure Case Histories
Industry Links

TECHNICAL
INTERCHANGE
Discussion Forums

DOWNLOADS
Technical Papers Fatigue fracture of a compressor connecting rod. The fatigue crack initiated at the left in
Industry Standards the phoograph. (~0.6X)
RBI Procedure

COMPANY
Contact
Staff
Company Profile

< < < click here to go back to the previous page ::

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 16th, 2002 12:15 PM

Copyright © 2001 The Hendrix Group. All Rights Reserved.

The Hendrix Group, Inc.

15823 N. Barkers Landing
Houston, Texas 77079
Phone: (281) 556-8774
Fax: (281) 870-0659
Email: hg@hghouston.com

http://www.hghouston.com/x/17.html (1 of 2) [24/05/02 6:34]

The Hendrix Group - Graphitization Of A Carbon Steel Furnace Tube

Home | Index | Search | Map

A CORROSION AND MATERIALS TECHNOLOGY SITE

Friday, May 24, 2002 Corrosion, Failure Analysis and Materials Selection are our specialities

SERVICES
Services Overview Metal Dusting Photograph -
Corrosion Control
Failure Analysis
Graphitization Of A Carbon Steel Furnace Tube
Laboratory Testing
Materials Consulting
Field Metallography
Fitness For Service
Risk Based Inspection
API Storage Tank Services
Education and Courses
Capital Project Services
Environmental Services

TECHNICAL
REFERENCE
Material Property Data
Special Corrosion Topics
Corrosion Photographs
Corrosion Glossary
Technical Newsletters
Failure Case Histories
Industry Links

TECHNICAL
INTERCHANGE
Discussion Forums

DOWNLOADS
Technical Papers
Industry Standards
Pitting due to metal dusting in a carbon steel furnace tube in gas treating rich oil service.
RBI Procedure
See Case History 011
COMPANY .
Contact
Staff
Company Profile

< < < click here to go back to the previous page ::

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 16th, 2002 12:15 PM

Copyright © 2001 The Hendrix Group. All Rights Reserved.

http://www.hghouston.com/x/37_macro.html (1 of 2) [24/05/02 6:34]

The Hendrix Group - Creep Voids in RA-330 Stainless Steel Photograph

Home | Index | Search | Map

A CORROSION AND MATERIALS TECHNOLOGY SITE

Friday, May 24, 2002 Corrosion, Failure Analysis and Materials Selection are our specialities

SERVICES
Services Overview Creep Voids in RA-330 Stainless Steel Photograph
Corrosion Control
Failure Analysis
Laboratory Testing
Materials Consulting
Field Metallography
Fitness For Service
Risk Based Inspection
API Storage Tank Services
Education and Courses
Capital Project Services
Environmental Services

TECHNICAL
REFERENCE
Material Property Data
Special Corrosion Topics
Corrosion Photographs
Corrosion Glossary
Technical Newsletters
Failure Case Histories
Industry Links

TECHNICAL
INTERCHANGE
Discussion Forums

DOWNLOADS
Technical Papers Creep voids in an RA-330 stainless steel alloy as shown by Nomarski interference contrast
Industry Standards illumination. (200X)
RBI Procedure

COMPANY
Contact
Staff
Company Profile

< < < click here to go back to the previous page ::

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 16th, 2002 12:15 PM

Copyright © 2001 The Hendrix Group. All Rights Reserved.

The Hendrix Group, Inc.

15823 N. Barkers Landing
Houston, Texas 77079
Phone: (281) 556-8774
Fax: (281) 870-0659
Email: hg@hghouston.com

http://www.hghouston.com/x/18.html (1 of 2) [24/05/02 6:35]

The Hendrix Group - Gear Tooth Fatigue Pit

Home | Index | Search | Map

A CORROSION AND MATERIALS TECHNOLOGY SITE

Friday, May 24, 2002 Corrosion, Failure Analysis and Materials Selection are our specialities

SERVICES
Services Overview Gear Tooth Fatigue Pit
Corrosion Control
Failure Analysis
Laboratory Testing
Materials Consulting
Field Metallography
Fitness For Service
Risk Based Inspection
API Storage Tank Services
Education and Courses
Capital Project Services
Environmental Services

TECHNICAL
REFERENCE
Material Property Data
Special Corrosion Topics
Corrosion Photographs
Corrosion Glossary
Technical Newsletters
Failure Case Histories
Industry Links

TECHNICAL
INTERCHANGE
Discussion Forums

DOWNLOADS
Technical Papers Progressive pit on the loaded surface of a case hardened pinion gear tooth due to surface
Industry Standards contact fatigue.
RBI Procedure See Case History 012.

COMPANY
Contact
Staff
Company Profile

< < < click here to go back to the previous page ::

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 16th, 2002 12:15 PM

Copyright © 2001 The Hendrix Group. All Rights Reserved.

The Hendrix Group, Inc.

http://www.hghouston.com/x/39_gearpit.html (1 of 2) [24/05/02 6:35]

The Hendrix Group - Nickel Alloy Weld Metal Corrosion In Hydrochloric Acid Vapors

Home | Index | Search | Map

A CORROSION AND MATERIALS TECHNOLOGY SITE

Friday, May 24, 2002 Corrosion, Failure Analysis and Materials Selection are our specialities

SERVICES
Services Overview Nickel Alloy Weld Metal Corrosion In Hydrochloric Acid Vapors
Corrosion Control
Failure Analysis
Laboratory Testing
Materials Consulting
Field Metallography
Fitness For Service
Risk Based Inspection
API Storage Tank Services
Education and Courses
Capital Project Services
Environmental Services

TECHNICAL
REFERENCE
Material Property Data
Special Corrosion Topics
Corrosion Photographs
Corrosion Glossary
Technical Newsletters
Failure Case Histories
Industry Links

TECHNICAL
INTERCHANGE
Discussion Forums

DOWNLOADS
Technical Papers Preferential weld metal corrosion of a high nickel (C-22) alloy in dilute hydrochloric acid
Industry Standards vapors.
RBI Procedure

COMPANY
Contact
Staff
Company Profile

< < < click here to go back to the previous page ::

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 16th, 2002 12:15 PM

Copyright © 2001 The Hendrix Group. All Rights Reserved.

The Hendrix Group, Inc.

15823 N. Barkers Landing
Houston, Texas 77079
Phone: (281) 556-8774
Fax: (281) 870-0659
Email: hg@hghouston.com

http://www.hghouston.com/x/19.html (1 of 2) [24/05/02 6:36]

The Hendrix Group - Gear Tooth White Etching Area

Home | Index | Search | Map

A CORROSION AND MATERIALS TECHNOLOGY SITE

Friday, May 24, 2002 Corrosion, Failure Analysis and Materials Selection are our specialities

SERVICES
Services Overview Gear Tooth White Etching Area
Corrosion Control
Failure Analysis
Laboratory Testing
Materials Consulting
Field Metallography
Fitness For Service
Risk Based Inspection
API Storage Tank Services
Education and Courses
Capital Project Services
Environmental Services

TECHNICAL
REFERENCE
Material Property Data
Special Corrosion Topics
Corrosion Photographs
Corrosion Glossary
Technical Newsletters
Failure Case Histories
Industry Links

TECHNICAL
INTERCHANGE
Discussion Forums

DOWNLOADS
Technical Papers White etching area (WEA) at the surface of a case hardened pinion gear tooth.
Industry Standards
RBI Procedure See Case History 012.

COMPANY
Contact
Staff
Company Profile

< < < click here to go back to the previous page ::

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 16th, 2002 12:15 PM

Copyright © 2001 The Hendrix Group. All Rights Reserved.

The Hendrix Group, Inc.

15823 N. Barkers Landing

http://www.hghouston.com/x/39_wea.html (1 of 2) [24/05/02 6:36]

The Hendrix Group - Caustic Cracking of 304 Stainless Steel Photograph

Home | Index | Search | Map

A CORROSION AND MATERIALS TECHNOLOGY SITE

Friday, May 24, 2002 Corrosion, Failure Analysis and Materials Selection are our specialities

SERVICES
Services Overview Caustic Cracking of 304 Stainless Steel Photograph
Corrosion Control
Failure Analysis
Laboratory Testing
Materials Consulting
Field Metallography
Fitness For Service
Risk Based Inspection
API Storage Tank Services
Education and Courses
Capital Project Services
Environmental Services

TECHNICAL
REFERENCE
Material Property Data
Special Corrosion Topics
Corrosion Photographs
Corrosion Glossary
Technical Newsletters
Failure Case Histories
Industry Links

TECHNICAL
INTERCHANGE
Discussion Forums

DOWNLOADS
Technical Papers Caustic cracking in a 304L stainless steel pipe in methanol reforming service - oxalic acid etch. (50X)
Industry Standards
RBI Procedure

COMPANY
Contact
Staff
Company Profile

< < < click here to go back to the previous page ::

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 16th, 2002 12:15 PM

Copyright © 2001 The Hendrix Group. All Rights Reserved.

The Hendrix Group, Inc.

15823 N. Barkers Landing
Houston, Texas 77079
Phone: (281) 556-8774
Fax: (281) 870-0659
Email: hg@hghouston.com

Technical Reference | Engineering Services | Case Histories| Index

Sitemap | Links | Search | Corporate Info | Staff | Contact

http://www.hghouston.com/x/20.html (1 of 2) [24/05/02 6:37]

The Hendrix Group - Gear Tooth Rolling Contact Fatigue Crack

Home | Index | Search | Map

A CORROSION AND MATERIALS TECHNOLOGY SITE

Friday, May 24, 2002 Corrosion, Failure Analysis and Materials Selection are our specialities

SERVICES
Services Overview Gear Tooth Rolling Contact Fatigue Crack
Corrosion Control
Failure Analysis
Laboratory Testing
Materials Consulting
Field Metallography
Fitness For Service
Risk Based Inspection
API Storage Tank Services
Education and Courses
Capital Project Services
Environmental Services

TECHNICAL
REFERENCE
Material Property Data
Special Corrosion Topics
Corrosion Photographs
Corrosion Glossary
Technical Newsletters
Failure Case Histories
Industry Links

TECHNICAL
INTERCHANGE
Discussion Forums

DOWNLOADS
Technical Papers Subsurface rolling contact fatigue crack eminating from inclusions in a case hardened
Industry Standards pinion gear tooth.
RBI Procedure
See Case History 012.
COMPANY
Contact
Staff
Company Profile

< < < click here to go back to the previous page ::

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 16th, 2002 12:15 PM

Copyright © 2001 The Hendrix Group. All Rights Reserved.

http://www.hghouston.com/x/39_crack.html (1 of 2) [24/05/02 6:37]