Investigation of a broken candelabrum

Authors
Zgraggen, M Faller, M
Citation
M. Zgraggen et M. Faller, Investigation of a broken candelabrum, PRAKT METAL, 35(11), 1998, pp. 627-632
Categorie Soggetti
Metallurgy
Journal title
PRAKTISCHE METALLOGRAPHIE-PRACTICAL METALLOGRAPHY
ISSN journal
0032678X → ACNP
Volume
35
Issue
11
Year of publication
1998
Pages
627 - 632
Database
ISI
SICI code
0032-678X(199811)35:11<627:IOABC>2.0.ZU;2-O
Abstract
As part of an investigation into the failure of a cast aluminium candelabru m style street lamp, which toppled over of its own accord, a metallographic al examination and chemical analysis of the corrosion products were carried out. The cause of the failure was revealed to be stress corrosion.