API Exam API-571 Topic 1 Question 76 Discussion

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Question #: 76
Topic #: 1

____________ is often found in piping and equipment that handles caustic, including HS and mercaptan removal units, as well as equipment that uses caustic for neutralization in sulfuric acid and HF acid units.

ACarburization

BSulfide corrosion

CCaustic embrittlement

DHydrogen cracking

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Suggested Answer: C

by Kimbery at Nov 24, 2023, 08:04 PM

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Merilyn

7 days ago

Hmm, this one's tricky. Gotta think about the equipment handling caustic substances.

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Xochitl

16 days ago

I'm not sure, but I think it could also be B) Sulfide corrosion.

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Benton

18 days ago

I agree with Lynelle, caustic embrittlement makes sense in this context.

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Lynelle

19 days ago

I think the answer is C) Caustic embrittlement.

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