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A form of high-temperature corrosion of chromium-bearing alloys in which green chromium oxide (Cr2O3) forms, but certain other alloy constituents remain metallic; some simultaneous carburization is sometimes observed.

Also called solidification crackinghot cracking of weldments is caused by the segregation at grain boundaries of low-melting constituents in the weld metal. This can resultin grain-boundary tearing under thermal contraction stresses. Hot cracking can be m ...

The reversible interchange of ions between a liquid and solid, with no substantial structural changes in the solid.

Misrepresenting freight or weight on shipping documents.

General Policy Group (IACS)

A term used to describe the condensate flow rate. It can be expressed as gallons per minute (GPM) or pounds mass per minute (lbm/min)

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Restricted Service Coasting Service.

A legal signature usually placed on the reverse of a draft; signifies transfer of rights from the holder to another party.

A notation on a bill of lading that the cargo has been stowed on the open deck of the ship.

The intensity (flux per unit solid angle) of visible radiation weighted to take into account the variable response of the human eye as a function of the wavelength of light. Usually expressed in candles.

Occurs when the vapor is at the dew point or saturation temperature corresponding to its partial pressure. A gas in never saturated with a vapor. However, the space occupied jointly by the gas and vapor may be saturated.

Corrosion potential in the absence of net electrical current flowing to or from the metal surface.

A trade arrangement in which goods are shipped to a foreign buyer without guarantee of payment.

Filtering unit that separates solids and liquid droplets from gas (air). Widely used in removing oil from a gas or air.

The temperature at which all three phases of a substance can exist in equilibrium. This temperature occurs at only one pressure. The triple-point of water is 273.16 K and is the basis of the Kelvin scale.

Notification of delivery by a clearing house to a buyer. The notice is initiated by the seller in.

An undertaking by a group of two or more people to be responsible, either individually or jointly,.

A dividend paid additionally to the normal dividend when profits of a company are particularly.