In vessels and piping, creep cracking can occur where high metal temperatures and _________ occur together.

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Creep cracking occurs where high metal temperatures and stress concentrations occur together. This is because high temperatures cause the metal to soften and deform under a sustained load, while stress concentrations can result in localized areas of high stress that exceed the metal's yield strength and cause cracking. Pressures and velocities do not directly contribute to creep cracking.

In Vessels and Piping, Creep Cracking Can Occur Where High