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        (3)  This high temperature embrittles the shaft, initiating the fracture.
        (4)  The fracture of the shaft leads to the fracture of the chromium-plated sleeve.



        References

        [I]  Steam generator reference book. EPRI-TR-103824, vol. 1. 1994.
        [2]  Failure analysis and prevention. ASM Metals Handbook, vol. 1 1.9th ed.
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