Materials and Corrosion Department

Department Head

Principal Researchers

Objectives

• The development of basic and applied knowledge in the fields of metallurgy and materials science.
• The development of relationships between material microstructures, properties and product service performance.
• The analysis of steel production processes and their optimization.
• The analysis of service performance of steel products, the optimization of existing products and the development of new ones.

Research areas

Microstructural transformations in carbon and microalloyed steels

• Hot rolling

Calculated grain size evolution in the strip hot rolling mill. The theoretical model was adjusted based on simulations performed with the Gleeble thermo-mechanical simulator. The micrographs on the right correspond to the results of some of these simulations

Evolution of the dislocation density and of the niobium-precipitated fraction in the finishing stands of the strips hot rolling mill. (5% of precipitated Nb is considered to inhibit recrystallization)

• Annealing

Textures of electrical steel for different processing schedules: a) with and b) without temper rolling between annealings.

Laboratory simulations of continuous annealing on a B alloyed steel for different temperatures in the non-oxidant furnace (F1) and radiant tube furnace (F2)

• Heat treatments

Left: TTT diagram of Cr steel determined using the Gleeble thermo-mechanical simulator. Right: Microstructures obtained at the end of isothermal tests carried out at temperatures indicated by arrows in the left graph

• Welding processes

Experimental and theoretical values of hardness as a function of the cooling time for two low-alloyed steels. Micrographs: microstructures for the Nb-V steel

Effect of alloy composition and process parameters on hot ductility

Hot ductility curve for a Nb-V steel tested at strain rate of 10-3 s-1

High temperature oxidation processes

Internal oxidation in low carbon steel oxidized up to 1250°C in a simulated combustion atmosphere. SEM/EDS Mapping. Element distribution

Corrosion and environmentally assisted cracking

• Environmentally assisted cracking of pipes

Transmission electron micrograph of the microstructure (extraction replica) in a 95 Ksi sour service seamless tube. Ti-Nb-Mo carbonitrides and M3C carbides

• CO2 corrosion resistance of low alloy carbon steels and stainless steels

Polarization curves for 1% and 3% Cr steels in synthetic formation water. Performance of fresh ground and pre-corroded steel

Coated steel sheets

• Coating morphology and microstructure

Zinc plate SEM surface view

Galvalume SEM surface view

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SEM micrographs of tin electrodeposits obtained (a) without and (b) with brightener. Magnification: 5000X. Plating conditions: 40°C, 15 A/dm2, 600 rpm

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Effect of current density on texture of tin electrodeposits. (a) 2.5 A/dm2; (b) 15 A/dm2.

• Surface treatment of coated products

Chromated organic film: Influence of curing temperature on concentration of Cr species followed by Specular Reflectance Infrared Analysis

• Corrosion performance

Prepainted galvanized sheets: SEM surface view of corrosion products in accelerated tests (scale 10u): a) Salt spray chamber, zinc chloride (X2000), b) Prohesion chamber iron oxide hydroxides (X1500)

Refractory materials

Microstructure of a degraded and infiltrated stopper tip

Laboratory facilities

• Scanning Electron Microscope Philips XL 30.
• Optical microscopy with image analysis system.
• X Ray Difractometer Philips Xpert MPD.
• Thermo-mechanical simulator Gleeble 3500

This equipment is used to carry out laboratory physical simulations that accurately reproduce the thermal and mechanical manufacturing processes.



• Corrosion facilities for H2S and CO2 experiments.
• Hot dip laboratory scale simulator.
• Laboratory electrochemical cells.
• Controlled atmosphere furnaces.

PUBLICATIONS IN THE OPEN LITERATURE
(1995 - 2002)

1. M. J. Cancio, G. Echaniz and T. E. Pérez, “Characterization of microalloy precipitates in the austenitic range of High Strength Low Alloy Steels”, Steel Research, 73 (8), 340-346, 2002.
2. M. Zapponi, T. Pérez, C. Ramos, G. Polla, C. Saragovi and D. Cook, “A Mössbauer study on gray stains in electrogalvanized steel”, in Hyperfine Interactions (in press).
3. M. F. Vignolo, I. Avram, S. Duhalde, C. Morales, T. Pérez, L. Cultrera, A. Perrone and A. Zocco, "Characterization of Hastelloy Thin Films Deposited by Pulsed Laser Ablation", Applied Surface Science (in press).
4. C. Cicutti, M. Valdez, T. Pérez, R. Donayo and J. Petroni, “Analysis of slag foaming during the operation of an industrial converter”, Latin American Applied Research, 32 (3), 237-240, 2002.
5. G. Gomez, T. Pérez, “Modelling the microstructural evolution during hot rolling”, Latin American Applied Research, 32 (3), 253-256, 2002.
6. V. Cremaschi, I. Avram, T. Pérez and H. Sirkin, “Electrochemical studies of amorphous, nanocrystalline and crystalline alloys FeSiB based”, Scripta Materialia, 46, 95-100, 2002.
7. M. Valdez, K. Prapakorn, A. Cramb and S. Sridhar, “A study of the dissolution of Al2O3, MgO and MgAl2O4 particles in a CaO-Al2O3-SiO2 slag”, Steel Research, 72 (8), 291-297, 2001.
8. C. Cicutti and R. Boeri, “On the relationship between primary and secondary dendrite arm spacing in continuous casting products”, Scripta Materialia, 45 (12), 1455-1460, 2001.
9. C. Cicutti and R. Boeri, “A simple estimation method for shell thickness at mold exit in the continuous casting of steel”, ISIJ International, 41 (3), 311-313, 2001.
10. C. Cicutti and R. Boeri, “Development of an analytical model to predict the microstructure of continuously cast steel slabs”, Steel Research, 71 (8), 288-294, 2000.
11. M. Zapponi, J. Zubimendi, T. Pérez, J. Von Bergen and J. Ferrón “Hot Dip Galvanized Steel Darkening & Chemical Composition of the Surface”, Plating & Surface Finishing, 80-82, October 1999.
12. M. Zapponi, A. Quiroga and T. Pérez, “Segregation of alloying elements during the hot-dip coating solidification process”, Surface & Coatings Technology, 122, 18-20, 1999.
13. G.Echaniz, C. Morales and T. Pérez, "The effect of Microstructure on the KISSC of low carbon low alloy Steels", Advances in corrosion control and materials in Oil and Gas Production, European Federation of Corrosion Publications No. 26, 1999.
14. M. Zapponi, P. Seré, C. Elsner and A. Di Sarli, “Comparative Corrosion Behaviour of 55%Aluminium-Zinc Alloy and Zinc Hot-Dip Coatings deposited on Low Carbon Steel Substrates”, Corrosion Science, 40 (10), 1711-1723, 1998.
15. Y. Kashiwaya, C. Cicutti and A. Cramb, “An investigation of the crystallization of a continuous casting mold slag using the single hot thermocouple technique”, ISIJ International, 38 (4), 357-365, 1998.
16. Y. Kashiwaya, C. Cicutti, A. Cramb, K. Ishii, “Development of double and single thermocouple technique for in situ observation of mold slag crystallization”, ISIJ International, 38 (4), 348-356, 1998.
17. C. Cicutti, “Heat transfer in the continuous casting of steel. Part I: The mold”, Revista de Metalurgia, Madrid, 33 (5), 333-343, 1997.
18. C. Cicutti, “Heat transfer in the continuous casting of steel. Part II: The secondary cooling”, Revista de Metalurgia, Madrid, 33, (6), 393-402, 1997.
19. C. Cicutti, P. Bilmes and R. Boeri, “Estimation of primary dendrite arm spacings in continuous casting products”, Scripta Materialia, 37 (5), 599-604, 1997.
20. C. Cicutti, J. Madías and J.C. González, “Control of microinclusions in Calcium-treated Aluminum killed steels”, Ironmaking and Steelmaking, 24 (2), 155-159, 1997.
21. L. Ferro, J. Petroni, D. Dalmaso, J. Madías and C. Cicutti, “Steel Cleanliness in Continuous Casting Slabs”, Iron & Steelmaker, 11, 45-48, 1996.

1. G. Gomez, T. Pérez and J. Moriconi, “Modelling the microstructural evolution during hot rolling”, 44th Mechanical Working and Steel Processing Conference, Vol. 40, Orlando, Florida, 2002.
2. C. Cicutti, M. Valdez, J. Petroni, R. Ares, R. Donayo and A. Gómez, “Slag optimization practices during the production of low carbon Aluminum killed steels”, 6th International Conference on Clean Steel, Hungary, 68-76, 2002.
3. C. Cicutti, M. Valdez, T. Pérez, G. Di Gresia, W. Balante and J. Petroni, “Mold thermal evaluation in a slab continuous casting machine”, 85th ISS Steelmaking Conference, Nashville, 97-107, 2002.
4. C. Cicutti, F. Fuhr, T. Pérez, G. Torga, V. Aranda and F. Medina, “Development of a model to predict deoxidation products and ladle slag composition”, 13th Steelmaking Seminar, IAS, Argentina, 451-458, 2001.
5. F. Fuhr, C. Cicutti, T. Pérez, G. Walter, G. Torga and F. Medina, “Analysis of nozzle deposits and their relationship with inclusion composition”, 13th Steelmaking Seminar, IAS, Argentina, 130-135, 2001.
6. C. Cicutti and R. Boeri, “Development of a model to calculate the solute distribution during the solidification of low alloy steels”, 13th Steelmaking Seminar, IAS, Argentina, 711-718, 2001.
7. C. Cicutti and J. Madías, “Historical evolution of the continuous casting in Argentina”, 13th Steelmaking Seminar, IAS, Argentina, 113-120, 2001.
8. C. Cicutti, M. Valdez, T. Pérez, G. Di Gresia, W. Balante and J. Petroni, “Analysis of the mould thermal regime in a slab continuous casting machine”, 13th Steelmaking Seminar, IAS, Argentina, 33-40, 2001.
9. C. Cicutti, M. Valdez, T. Pérez, R. Ares, R. Panelli and J. Petroni, “Optimization of calcium treatment to improve castability”, ISS Process Technology Conference, Baltimore, USA, 871-882, 2001.
10. C. J. Copola, I. Avram, M. C. Terzzoli, S. Duhalde, C. Morales, T. Pérez and F. Audebert, "Influence of Laser Parameters on the Nitriding of Low Carbon Steel", COLA 01 (6th International Conference On Laser Ablation), Tsukuba-Japón, October 2001.
11. M. F. Vignolo, I. Avram, S. Duhalde, C. Morales and T. Pérez, "Characterization of Hastelloy Thin Films Deposited by Pulsed Laser Ablation”, COLA 01 (6th International Conference On Laser Ablation), Tsukuba-Japón, October 2001.
12. M. J. L. Ginés, L.B. Manfredi, G.J. Benítez, W. Egli, H. Rissone, J.L. Zubimendi, and A. Vazquez, “Use of epoxy-phenolic lacquers in food can coating: characterization of lacquer and cured film”, I Simposio Binacional de Polímeros Argentino-Chileno /ARCHIPOL, Mar del Plata, 249-250, 2001.
13. C. Cicutti, M. Valdez, T. Pérez, J. Petroni, A. Gómez, R. Donayo and L. Ferro, “Study of slag-metal reactions in an LD-LBE converter”, Sixth International Conference on Molten Slags, Fluxes and Salts, Stockholm-Helsinki, 2000.
14. M. Valdez, C. Cicutti, T. Pérez, R. Panelli, R. Ares, J. Azcuaga and J. Petroni, “Influence of the time elapsed after calcium treatment on the steel and inclusion composition”, XXXI Seminário sobre Fusão, Refino e Solidificação dos Metais, Vitória - Brazil, 187-196, 2000.
15. E. Ubici, C. Ferretti, T. Pérez and P. Castro, "Optimización de la generación de óxido en el recalentamiento de planchones", XXXVII Seminário de Laminação de la ABM, Processos e Produtos Laminados e Revestidos, de 20 a 22 de setembro de 2000 - Curitiba - PR.-Brasil.
16. C. Cicutti, M. Valdez, T. Pérez, R. Donayo, A. Gómez and J. Petroni, “Study of slag and metal evolution in the converter”, 12th Steelmaking Seminar, IAS, Buenos Aires, Argentina, 629-638, 1999.
17. Campos, F. Fuhr, C. Cicutti, T. Pérez and A. Dindart, “Results obtained with the Electromagnetic Stirring in Siderca’s continuous casting”, 12th Steelmaking Seminar, IAS, Buenos Aires, Argentina, 420-428, 1999.
18. G. Di Gresia, R. Ares, J. Petroni, M. Valdez, C. Cicutti and T. Pérez, “Recent developments in tundish metallurgy at Siderar”, XXX Seminário sobre Fusão, Refino e Solidificação dos Aços, ABM, Belo Horizonte, Brazil, 1999.
19. V. Cremaschi, I. Avram, T. Pérez and H. Sirkin, “Corrosion behaviour of different metallic glasses FeSiB based”, 4th Brazilian Symposium on Glasses and Related Materials, Ouro Preto, Brasil. 24-27 de Noviembre de 1999.
20. F. Daguerre, A. Quiroga, M. Zapponi and T. Pérez,“Influencia de la composición química sobre las características y propiedades de los recubrimientos de zinc por inmersión”, Jornadas SAM ’99, 2-4 Junio, Rafaela, Santa Fe, 1999.
21. M. Ginés, G. Benítez, T. Pérez, T., E. Bossi, J. Zubimendi and W. Egli, “Reacciones superficiales en el proceso de recocido batch”, Jornadas SAM’99, Rafaela, Argentina., 1999.
22. M. Ginés, G. Benítez, T. Pérez, J. Zubimendi, J. Giuliani and W. Egli, “Cinética y mecanismo de formación del intermetálico Fe-Sn en la fabricación de hojalata”, Jornadas SAM’99, Argentina, 1999.
23. M. Ginés, G. Benítez, T. Pérez, W. Egli, J. Giuliani and J. Zubimendi, “Estudio del mecanismo de formación de FeSn2 en la fabricación de hojalata”, XI Congreso Argentino de Fisicoquímica – I Congreso de Fisicoquímica del Mercosur, Santa Fe, Argentina, 1999.
24. M. Zapponi, T. Pérez and D. Migliorino, “Influence of dirtiness and roughness of steel base over the spangle homogeneity and size”, 90th Galvanizers Association Annual Meeting, Indianápolis, November 1998.
25. M. Zapponi, T. Pérez, P. Seré and V. Vetere, “Evolución de los productos de corrosión sobre acero a lo largo de un año en ambiente industrial”, VIII Jornadas Argentinas de Corrosión y Protección, Santa Fé, 1998.
26. H. Rissone, W. Egli, J. L. Zubimendi, C. Moina, M. Míguez, A. Iorio, G. Bustos and M.J.L. Ginés, “Epoxy-phenolic ratio and other lacquer application conditions. Effects on the behaviour of lacquer/tinplate system for cans”, First North American Steel Packaging Conference, Rosemont, Illinois, United States, 1998.
27. M. Cancio, G. Echaniz, T. Pérez and R. Versaci, “Evolución de los precipitados en un acero tipo 4130 bajo distintos tratamientos térmicos”, Jornadas SAM '98 – IBEROMET V, 14 al 18 de setiembre, Santa Fe, Argentina, 1998.
28. M. Zapponi and T. Pérez, “Segregación de aleantes durante el proceso de Solidificación de recubrimientos hot dip”, Jornadas SAM '98- IBEROMET V, 14 al 18 de Setiembre, Santa Fé, Argentina, 1998.
29. T. Pérez, G. Echaniz and C. Morales, “Desarrollo de aceros resistentes a la fisuración bajo tensión en medio sulfídrico”, NACE Latinoamérica, 1998.
30. T. Pérez, H. Quintanilla and E. Rey, “Effect of Ca/S ratio on HIC resistance of seamless line pipes”, NACE CORROSION ‘98, San Diego, EE.UU., 22-27, March 1998.
31. G. Echaniz, C. Morales and T. Pérez, “The effect of microstructure on the KISSC of low alloy carbon steels”, NACE CORROSION ‘98, San Diego, EE.UU., 22-27, March 1998
32. M. Zapponi and T. Pérez, “Characterization of Corrosion Products in Steel Sheets inside the packaging”, SCANNING '98, Baltimore, February 20, 1998.
33. J. Madías, C. Cicutti, A. Castellá, G. Di Gresia, L. Ferro and J. Petroni, “Study of breakouts, implementation of a detection system and plant results”, 82nd ISS Steelmaking Conference, Chicago, USA, 51-59, 1998.
34. G. Di Gresia, J. Petroni, E. Lagos, M. Dziuba and C. Cicutti, “Improvements in the surface quality of continuously cast slabs”, Seminario sobre Innovaciones Tecnológicas en Acería y Colada Continua, ILAFA, Santiago de Chile, Paper N° 11, 1998.
35. Y. Kashiwaya, C. Cicutti and A. Cramb, “Crystallization behavior of mold slags”, 81st ISS Steelmaking Conference, Toronto, Canada, 185-191, 1998.
36. R. Panelli, J. Azcuaga, L. Ferro, J. Petroni, J. Madías and C. Cicutti, “Improvements in steelmaking process at Siderar”, 81st ISS Steelmaking Conference, Toronto, Canada, 221-227, 1998.
37. G. Echaniz, C. Morales and T. Pérez, “The effect of microstructure on the KISSC of low carbon low alloy steels”, EUROCORR ‘97, Noruega, 22-25 September, 1997.
38. C. Morales, G. Echaniz and T. Pérez, “Resistencia a la fisuración bajo tensión en medio sulfídrico de aceros al carbono de baja aleación con diferentes microestructuras”, 3° Congreso de Corrosión y Protección en la Industria del Gas y el Petróleo, Buenos Aires, 29 September to October 1st, 1997.
39. M. Zapponi, T. Pérez, J. Zubimendi and J. VonBergen, “Hot dip galvanized steel: relationship between darkening, structure and segregation”, Intergalva '97, Birmingham, UK, June 1997.
40. S. Bruno, H. Lazzarino and D. Posadas, “Characterization of the morphology of zinc electrodeposits”, INTERGALVA´97, Birmingham, UK, June 1997.
41. M. Zapponi and T. Pérez, “Caracterización de los productos de corrosión generados en distintas atmósferas sobre aceros desnudos y recubiertos con zinc”, Jornadas Sociedad Argentina de Materiales, Tandil, Mayo de 1997.
42. J. L. Zubimendi, C. Baieli, T. Pérez and W. Egli, “Electroformación de películas de sílice sobre acero: su importancia a nivel industrial”, X Congreso Argentino de Fisicoquímica, Tucumán, Argentina, 21 al 25 de Abril de 1997.
43. J. L. Zubimendi, C. Baieli, T. Pérez and W. Egli, “Influencia de las principales variables del proceso de fabricación de hojalata sobre la morfología del depósito”, X Congreso Argentino de Fisicoquímica, Tucumán, Argentina, 21 al 25 de Abril de 1997.
44. C. Morales, T. Pérez and G. Fitzsimons, “Sulfide Stress Cracking: some observations about the DCB test”, Paper Nº 52, NACE CORROSION ’97, March 1997.
45. Y. Kashiwaya, C. Cicutti and A. Cramb, “Development of Double Hot-Thermocouple Technique for direct observation of mold slag crystallization”, ISS Electric Furnace Conference, Chicago, USA, 617-622, 1997.
46. C. Cicutti, R. Ares, J. Madías, J. Petroni and J. Azcuaga, “Application of thermodynamic and kinetic tools in the steelmaking process”, 2nd International Congress on Metallurgy and Materials Technology, ABM, São Paulo, Brazil, 1997.
47. R. Panelli, J. Madías, R. Ares, J. Azcuaga, L. Ferro, J. Petroni and C. Cicutti, “Improvements in Ladle Metallurgy at Siderar”, 5th International Conference on Clean Steel, Hungary, 175-185, 1997.
48. C. Cicutti, J. Petroni, G. Di Gresia, M. Dziuba and E. Lagos, “Transverse corner crack formation in continuously cast slabs”, 80th ISS Steelmaking Conference, Chicago, USA, 365-371, 1997.
49. C. Cicutti, Y. Kashiwaya and A. Cramb, “A study of crystallization phenomena in casting powders”, 11th Steelmaking Seminar, IAS, Buenos Aires, Argentina, 9-19, 1997.
50. M. Zapponi and P. Seré, "Comportamiento frente a la corrosión de acero recubierto con cinc o aluminio cinc aplicados por inmersión", VII Jornadas Argentinas de Corrosión y Protección, Mendoza, Setiembre de 1996.
51. M. Zapponi and D. Posadas, "Medida de la Impedancia electroquímica para determinar el espesor de la capa de cromato sobre el acero galvanizado por inmersión", VII Jornadas Argentinas de Corrosión y Protección, Mendoza, Setiembre de 1996.
52. C. Baieli, W. Egli, E. Bossi, A. Nataloni, M. Chara and J. Zubimendi, “Contaminación superficial en chapas de aceros de bajo carbono recocido en atmósfera reductora”, Jornadas SAM’96, Jujuy, Argentina, 11 al 14 de Junio de 1996.
53. C. Cicutti, J. Madías, R. Vénica, G. Di Gresia and J. Petroni, “Study of the origin of breakouts and application of a detection system”, XXVII Seminário sobre Fusão, Refino e Solidificação dos Aços, ABM, Belo Horizonte, Brazil, 333-343, 1996.
54. R. Bruna, D. Dalmaso, J. Petroni, J. Madías, R. Ares and C. Cicutti, “Reduction of hook cracks in ERW pipes for API grades”, 51° Congresso Anual da ABM, Porto Alegre, Brazil, 1996.
55. L. Ferro, J. Petroni, J. Madías, C. Cicutti and D. Dalmaso, “Steel Cleanliness in Continuous Casting Slabs”, 79th ISS Steelmaking Conference, Pittsburgh, USA, 497-502, 1996.
56. M. Zapponi, J. Zubimendi and J. Von Bergen, "Aging process of hot dip galvanized iron”, First Argentinian US Bilateral Symposium on Material Science and Engineering (FAUSASMAT '95), Buenos Aires, Noviembre 1995.
57. M. Zapponi, J. Zubimendi, J. VonBergen, I. Vaquilla, M. Passeggi and J. Ferrón, “Proceso de envejecimiento de chapa galvanizada: correlación entre ennegrecimiento y composición química de la superficie”, Primer Simposio Bilateral Argentino-Norteamericano sobre Ciencia e Ingeniería de Materiales, Buenos Aires, Argentina, 12 al 16 de noviembre de 1995.
58. J. Zubimendi, C. Baieli, W. Egli, M. Chara, R. Savarezza and A. Arvía, “Caracterización de depósitos de estaño producidos por el proceso Ferrostán mediante microsocopía electrónica de barrido y microscopía de fuerzas atómicas”, Primer Simposio Bilateral Argentino-Norteamericano sobre Ciencia e Ingeniería de Materiales, Buenos Aires, Argentina, 12 al 16 de noviembre de 1995.

1. Graduate Thesis in Materials Engineering, G. Dionicio, “Effect of the Electromagnetic Stirring on the Solidification Structures of Continuos Casting Products” (in Spanish), Universidad de San Martín (Argentina), Advisors: Ing. T.E. Pérez, Dr. C. Cicutti , 2001.
2. Graduate Thesis in Materials Engineering, R. Mallarino, “Characterization of Quenched and Tempered Structures of Low Carbon Microalloyed Steels” (in Spanish), Universidad de San Martín (Argentina), Advisors: Ing. T.E. Pérez, Dr. G. Echaniz, 2001.
3. Doctoral Thesis in Engineering, V. Cremasky , “Structures and Properties of Metallic Glasses” (in Spanish), Universidad de Buenos Aires (Argentina), Advisors: Dr. H Sirkin and Eng. T. E. Pérez, 2000.
4. Master Thesis in Iron and Steel Making, M. Valdez,”Slag Metal Reaction in the Oxygen Steel making process” (in Spanish), Universidad de Buenos Aires (Argentina), Advisors: Ing. T.E. Pérez, Dr C. Cicutti, 2000.
5. Master Thesis in Materials Science, Analía Quiroga, “Study of solidification in inmersion galvanizing” (in Spanish), Universidad de San Martín (Argentina), Advisor: Ing. T.E. Pérez, 1999.
6. Master Thesis in Materials Science, María José Cancio, “The effect of microstructure on Sulfide Stress Cracking Resistance of low alloy carbon steels” (in Spanish), Universidad de San Martín (Argentina), Advisors: Ing. T.E. Pérez, Dr. G. Echaniz, 1999.
7. Master Thesis in Materials Science, Fabián Fuhr, “Metallurgical design of low carbon low alloy steels for sucker rods” (in Spanish), Universidad de San Martín (Argentina), Advisor: Ing. T.E. Pérez, 1997.
8. Master Thesis in Materials Science, C. Morales, “Evaluation of Sulfide Stress Cracking Resistance of Low Alloy Carbon Steels” (in Spanish), Universidad de San Martín (Argentina), Advisors: Ing. T.E. Pérez, Dr. Guillermo Fitzsimons, 1996.
9. Master Thesis in Materials Science, P. Viscaíno, “Evaluation of Sulfide Stress Cracking of materials by Slow Strain Rate Test” (in Spanish), Universidad de San Martín (Argentina), Advisor: Ing. T.E. Pérez, 1996.

1. Master Thesis in Iron and Steelmaking, V. Aranda, “Phosphorous Removal during Electric Acr Furnace Process”, Universidad de Buenos Aires (Argentina), Advisors: Ing. F. Medina, Dr. C. Cicutti, in progress.
2. Master Thesis in Iron and Steelmaking, M. Patané, “Effect of Alloy Segregation on Mechanical Properties and SSC Resistance of Tubular Products”, Universidad de Buenos Aires (Argentina), Advisors: Ing. T. Pérez, Dr C. Cicutti, in progress.
3. Graduate Thesis in Mechanical Engineering, J. Schicht, “Finite element model fot the heat treatment of steels”, Universidad de Buenos Aires (Argentina), Advisors: Dr. M.B. Goldschmit and Dr. G. Gómez, in progress.