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hydrogen embrittlement

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hydrogen embrittlement [′hī·drə·jən em′brid·əl·mənt]
(metallurgy)


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With zinc TD coatings there isn't any hydrogen embrittlement, which can be a concern with electroplating.
Hydrogen embrittlement is a complete loss of ductility and tensile strength resulting from hydrogen atoms penetrating into steel and disrupting its crystal structure.
You don't have to worry about hydrogen embrittlement because the hydrogen saturation isn't enough, plus alloys like tungsten etc.
 
 
 
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