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2026-02-26

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cc-by-nc (c) Ardila Parra, Sergio Andrés et al., 2026
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Understanding failure in austenitic steels: Key considerations for moltensalt storage in CSP applications

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https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jmrt.2026.02.207

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Owing to their excellent properties, austenitic stainless steels are extensively used in boilers, furnaces, molten salt tanks, and other applications that are subjected to extreme mechanical loads and high-temperature conditions. Their high corrosion and creep resistance make them suitable for high-temperature operating environments.Additionally, good fatigue resistance and favorable mechanical and visual properties are essential. However, the premature failure of several components at elevated temperatures has been previously reported. Although the failure analysis of components in service is complex, processes such as cold work and welding have been identified as contributing factors to the performance degradation of these steels. This study aims to analyze the various documented failure modes and mechanisms in austenitic steels, including creep, cracking, stress relaxation cracking, and fatigue, to better understand the multi-objective design requirements for these alloys as structural materials for high-temperature molten salt tanks in Concentrating Solar Power (CSP) plants. Stabilized austenitic grades, such as AISI 347H, demonstrate superior resistance to creep and corrosion-related degradation when compared to non-stabilized grades like AISI 316L at temperatures relevant to concentrated solar power (CSP) applications. In contrast, nickel-based alloys offer enhanced corrosion resistance, albeit at a higher cost. This review underscores that creep, stress relaxation cracking, and thermo-mechanical fatigue are the predominant long-term failure risks in CSP hot tanks.

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ARDILA PARRA, Sergio Andrés, et al. Understanding failure in austenitic steels: Key considerations for moltensalt storage in CSP applications. Journal of Materials Research and Technology. 2026. ISSN 2238-7854. [consulted: 28 of May of 2026]. Available at: https://hdl.handle.net/2445/229758

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