In Fig. 1(a) and (b) plot of KJ as a function of aspect ratio of oxide nodules for different depths using unirradiated and irradiated material properties is shown. Also depicted in this figure are the reported values of threshold stress intensity factors above which crack growth by Delayed Hydride Cracking is possible. It is evident form figures that in cases of unirradiated material, oxide nodules having aspect ratios less than two and depths more than 350 mm can initiate DHC whereas nodules having aspect ratios less than 2.5 and depths more than 200 mm can initiate DHC in irradiated material.