Abstract
Abstract Low-alloyed, high-strength steels with yield strength above 1200 MPa are frequently used in the automotive industry, in order to reduce the weight of the components. However, hydrogen embrittlement susceptibility is often a concern for this group of materials. Hydrogen can be produced on the metal surface, as a result of electrochemical corrosion reaction during service. The aim of this study is to evaluate the impact of the various loading procedures according to the existing technical specifications for environmental hydrogen embrittlement (EHE) testing. The hydrogen embrittlement susceptibility of high strength fasteners (strength class 14.8) was tested according to the well-established testing specifications: DIN 50969-2, DIN EN ISO 7539, ASTM F1624-12 in 5 wt.-% sodium chloride solution acidified to pH 3 with hydrochloric acid. Open circuit potential measurements were carried out during the testing procedure to gain understanding of the damage process in each of the testing approaches. Under the chosen testing conditions, rising step load (RSL) testing approach, specified in ASTM F1624-12, appeared as the most sensitive method for the evaluation of the material's hydrogen embrittlement susceptibility.
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