What does the "L" mean in Austenitic SS, like 304 L?

Low Carbon

What does the "H" mean in Austenitic SS, like 316 H?
High Carbon

Which of the following is not a ferritic Steel?
300 SS, 400 SS, Chrome, Carbon Steel, None of the
above
300 SS

Low alloy steels can contain up to how much chrome?
9%

which of the following is an Austenitic SS?
Type 316, 2205, 405, 410
316

which of the following is a Ferritic SS?
Type 316, 2205, 405, 410
405

which of the following is a martensitic SS?
type 316, 2205, 405, 410
410

Nickel alloys are materials that have over ___%
nickel?
30%

True or False
A Brittle Fracture grows very rapidly with minimum
deformation prior to failure.
True

Which material is Least affected by Brittle Fracture?
300 series Stainless Steel

Resistance to Brittle Fracture is called:
toughness

Which of the following increases the likelihood of
brittle fracture?
large grain size, temps about 800F, thickness below
1/4", the addition of nickel in the material
large grain size & Thicker materials

What test is used to determine a materials toughness?
Charpy Impact Test

Most Brittle Fractures occur:
Below the impact transition temperature

ASME Sec. VIII had few limitations concerning Brittle
Fracture prior to:
1987

a 4" thick 5 chrome vessel operates at 1200 psig and
900F. When is the vessel lest likely to fail from Brittle
Fracture?
During normal operation

most brittle fractures appear as:
Cleavage

Which of the following is not a method used to prevent
brittle fracture?
Thorough inspections, strict controls on construction
materials, PWHT, controlling min operating temps.
Through inspections