Experimental study of erosion-corrosion wear of materials: A review

An attempt is made to summarize studies of the erosion-corrosion wear fracture of materials, which proceeds by a complex mutually determining mechanism. Parts of submersible pumps and pipelines of nuclear power plants, as well as members of shutoff gate valves, which are subjected to this mode of fracture are considered. Basic methods and test equipment used in the experimental studies are described.