Degradation assessment of welded joints by X-ray diffraction technique

• Published in: Materials at high temperatures Vol. 23; no. 3-4; pp. 267 - 271
• Main Authors: Fiala, J, Kolega, M, Mentl, V
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Leeds Taylor & Francis Ltd 01.08.2006
• Subjects: Assessments; Creep (materials); Degradation; Diffraction; Fatigue tests; Steels; Tasks; X-rays

X-ray diffraction technique has been recognized as a useful tool for the assessment of material degradation extent after a long-time service. Framework 5 project ''XPECTION'' was dealing with this task with respect to high-temperature creep degradation of boiler tube steels. This...