Abstract
Hydrogen embrittlement (HE) remains one of the most challenging issues that face researchers and engineers, and despite several decades of research and materials development the effect of hydrogen on materials still not fully understood. Hydrogen, regardless of its source (corrosion, hydrogen gas, cathodic protection or fabrication processes), is known to effect the mechanical properties of materials with reduction in ductility and toughness. The most significant impact is seen in high-strength materials with reduction in ductility, reduction in toughness, and accelerated static or dynamic crack growth. The effect is most severe in the presence of H2S because of the inhibition of hydrogen recombination. Although several HE mechanisms have been developed, none are comprehensive enough to predict the impact of the various environmental conditions and materials characteristics. Testing remains the primary means for qualifying and selecting materials that can be used in hydrogen-inducing environment.
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