What measures can be taken to mitigate or prevent the formation of stress corrosion cracks?

a) Selection and control of material

b) Control of stress

c) Control of the environment

Explanation:

The measures that can be taken to control and prevent the formation of strss corrosion cracks are:

a) Selection and control of material

It deals with the selection of the best quality material that can resist the stress corrosion cracks to a high extent.

b) Control of stress

It is to control or reduce the intensity of the major stress that causes the stress corrosion cracks.

c) Control of the environment

It includes the prevention of the material from the corrosive environment by removing the component from the region or controlling the environment condition around the object.