%0 Journal Article %T Stress corrosion in gold alloys %A Jennifer M. M. Dugmore %A Charles D. DesForges %J Gold Bulletin %@ 2190-7579 %D 1979 %I Springer %R 10.1007/BF03215114 %X Although it is not often encountered, the stress corrosion cracking of low caratage gold alloys occurs in certain environments. This article reviews this phenomenon, what is known of its mechanism, and the ways in which it may be avoided or prevented. %U http://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/BF03215114