Compatibility of materials with hydrogen. Particular case: Hydrogen embrittlement of titanium alloys

• Published in: International journal of hydrogen energy Vol. 34; no. 14; pp. 5976 - 5980
• Main Authors: Madina, V., Azkarate, I.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Kidlington Elsevier Ltd 01.07.2009; Elsevier
• Subjects: Alloys; Alternative fuels. Production and utilization; Applied sciences; Cathodic polarization; Embrittlement; Energy; Exact sciences and technology; Fuels; Hydrides; Hydrogen; Hydrogen embrittlement; Hydrogen storage; Materials testing; Slow strain rate; Stress cracking; Titanium alloys; Titanium base alloys; Titanium alloys; Hydrides; Hydrogen; Embrittlement; Titanium alloy; Scanning electron microscopy; Stress cracking; Titanium hydride; Microstructure; Hydrogen embrittlement; Seawater

A review of the effect of hydrogen on materials is addressed in this paper. General aspects of the interaction of hydrogen and materials, hydrogen embrittlement, low temperature effects, material suitability for hydrogen service and materials testing are the main subjects considered in the first par...