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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.