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Corrosion and Materials Professional Questions 211–215 (page: 44)

Updated On: 9-Feb-2026

Localized corrosion due to the concentration of caustic or alkaline salts that usually occurs under evaporative conditions is _________.

  1. Carbonate corrosion
  2. Caustic corrosion
  3. Alkaline corrosion
  4. None of the above

Answer(s): B



____________ is the reduction in toughness due to a metallurgical change that can occur in some low alloy steels as a result of long-term exposure in the temperature range of about 650º F to 1100º F.

  1. Hardening
  2. Graphitization
  3. Spheroidization
  4. Temper embrittlement

Answer(s): D



Vibration-induced fatigue can be eliminated or reduced through _________ and the use of supports and vibration dampening equipment. Material upgrades are not usually a solution.

  1. Hangers
  2. Dummy legs
  3. Design
  4. None of the above

Answer(s): C



Lean amine is generally not corrosive because they have either low conductivity and/or high pH. Corrosion rates increase with increasing temperatures, particularly in rich amine service. Temperatures above _________ can result in acid gas flashing and severe localized corrosion.

  1. 170º F
  2. 190º F
  3. 220º F
  4. 240º F

Answer(s): C



Cracking of a metal due to stress relaxation during PWHT or in service at elevated temperatures is called ______. It is most often found in heavy wall sections.

  1. Thermal cracking
  2. Reheat cracking
  3. Step-like cracking
  4. None of the above

Answer(s): B



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