mild carbon steels at high temperatures and high hydrogen partial pressure.
The Answer Is:
A
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Explanation:
Hydrogen Stress Cracking (HSC) is a subclass of environmental cracking that occurs in certain materials when hydrogen is present. According to API RP 571, HSC typically affects high-strength low alloy steels and carbon steels, particularly under tensile stress in a hydrogen-containing environment. This includes areas like weld-affected zones and hard spots in steels.
From API RP 571 Section 5.1.2.1 (Hydrogen-Induced Cracking):
"Hydrogen stress cracking (HSC) can occur in carbon steel and low alloy steels in environments containing hydrogen at ambient to moderately elevated temperatures (up to 200°F or 93°C)... Hardness is a critical factor for HSC. High hardness in welds and heat affected zones (HAZ) are most susceptible."
Additionally, API RP 939-C does not directly define HSC but reinforces the relationship between hydrogen exposure and metal integrity, particularly under conditions not exceeding 450 °F (230 °C) for hydrogen services.
Thus, option A is correct, as it directly reflects the metal types most susceptible to HSC in operational environments defined by API RP 571.
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