Hydrogen Embrittlement in Metals: Causes, Simulation, and Prevention

Hydrogen embrittlement (HE) is a phenomenon where metals become unexpectedly brittle and crack due to the absorption and diffusion of hydrogen atoms into the material. Essentially, hydrogen infiltrating the metal reduces its ductility and fracture toughness, so that even below the normal yield strength the material can fracture in a brittle manner. This insidious form […]