This metal defect is known as stress corrosion cracking. 其金属缺陷就称为应力锈蚀腐蚀裂纹。
Commonly used as stem material in pressure-rated valves, silicon bronze has greater resistance to stress corrosion cracking than common brasses. 通常用作额定压力阀门的阀杆材料的硅青铜比普通黄铜具有更好的抗应力腐蚀裂纹的性能。