What Does TGSCC Stand For?

TGSCC stands for Transgranular Stress Corrosion Cracking

Transgranular Stress Corrosion Cracking (TGSCC) is a failure mechanism that occurs in materials, particularly metals, when tensile stress is applied in the presence of a corrosive environment. This type of cracking propagates through the grains of the material rather than along the grain boundaries, leading to significant degradation of structural integrity. TGSCC is influenced by factors such as material properties, environmental conditions, and stress levels, making it critical for engineers and material scientists to understand and mitigate its effects in infrastructure and industrial applications.