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Field Failure Analysis: Chemical Attack

Evaluation of a Suspected Chemical Attack Failure

Evaluation of a potential chemical attack failure requires a more extensive failure analysis. Two options are available:

  • Fracture lab analysis
  • Chemical resistance testing

Eastman maintains an extensive fracture lab that may continue the analysis through microscopy and more advanced techniques.

Eastman typically performs chemical resistance testing under stressed and unstressed conditions.