hydrogen embrittlement

Standard

ECSS-E-ST-32-02C Rev. 1

Definition

mechanical and environmental process that results from the initial presence or absorption of excessive amounts of hydrogen in metals

Notes

  • NOTE Usually it occurs in combination with residual or applied tensile stresses.
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