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Sensitization: Definition - What Does Sensitization Mean?
Sensitization: Definition - What Does Sensitization Mean?
Sensitization: Definition - What Does Sensitization Mean?
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Non-sensitized austenitic stainless steels are resistant to intergranular attack in almost all
environments.
Common methods to check the susceptibility of stainless steels to intergranular attack are described
in ASTM A2621 for austenitic steels and ASTM A7632 for ferritic steels. Practice A in ASTM A262
and Practice W in ASTM A763 have rules for etch tests in oxalic acid.
This definition was written in the context of Stainless Steel.