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University of Montenegro, Maritime Faculty, Kotor, Montenegro , Kotor , Montenegro
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University of Belgrade, Institute of Chemistry, Technology and Metallurgy- National Institute of the Republic of Serbia, Belgrade, Serbia , Belgrade , Serbia
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University of Belgrade, Institute of Chemistry, Technology and Metallurgy- National Institute of the Republic of Serbia, Belgrade, Serbia , Belgrade , Serbia
University of Belgrade, Faculty of Technology and Metallurgy, Belgrade, Serbia , Belgrade , Serbia
Specific environmental conditions, such as marine environments, often influence steel applications in marine industries. These conditions are commonly simulated using a NaCl solution in order to simplify the study and eliminate the complexities of seawater's chemical and biological variability. In this study, 42CrMo4 steel samples, a widely utilized material in components subjected to static and dynamic stresses found in vehicles, engines, and machinery, were selected for analysis due to their susceptibility to various forms of corrosion. The corrosion behavior of the samples was monitored using mass loss and corrosion rate. The results were then correlated with changes in mechanical properties, including tensile strength and Brinell hardness. The study provides insight into how corrosion impacts the degradation of mechanical properties.
This work was supported by the Ministry of Science, Technological Development and Innovation of the Republic of Serbia (Contract No.451-03-136/2025-03/200135 and 451-03-136/2025-03/200026.)
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