Identify the false statement?

A. Stress corrosion cracking is facilitated by tensile stress

B. Martensitic steels are less susceptible to pitting corrosion than austenitic steels

C. Hydrogen embrittlement is facilitated by tensile stress

D. Pitting corrosion is usually very localised

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