Consulting and Testing for Hydrogen Embrittlement
Hydrogen embrittlement (HE aka Hydrogen-induced cracking) [1, 2, 3, 4] is the blanket term given to many forms of hydrogen-induced cracking failures. Our hydrogen embrittlement consulting experts can help you (1) determine the cause of failure, design materials for safe use in corrosive conditions, (2) test periodically or batch-by-batch, and (3) provide expert witness services when litigation is necessary.
Hydrogen Embrittlement Testing Services
US Corrosion offers rapid hydrogen embrittlement testing services using the patented rising step load (RSL) technology. RSL testing allows the fastest certified method for evaluating hydrogen embrittlement (as well as other environmentally-assisted cracking mechanisms).
RSL testing uses a step-loading approach to rapidly evaluate for hydrogen embrittlement.
HE Testing Equipment
We also provide rapid hydrogen embrittlement testing equipment, designed using the patented rising step load (RSL) technology that you can run in-house. In many cases, the testing can take 24 hours or less.
Hydrogen Embrittlement Failure Analysis and Consulting
Our metallurgists provide expert failure analysis services as well! When there is a question about whether hydrogen was responsible, our RSL testing equipment can be used for suspected or possibly susceptible parts. Then we can provide a thorough report including electron microscopy and other analysis to ensure you know the answer.
What are Other Names for Hydrogen Embrittlement?
The blanket term ‘hydrogen embrittlement’ has often been used to describe many more specific types of environmentally-assisted that involve hydrogen. These more detailed cracking mechanisms include:
- Stress Corrosion Cracking (SCC)
- Sulfide Stress Corrosion Cracking (SSCC)
- Hydrogen-induced Cracking (HIC)
- Hydrogen-induced Stress Cracking (HISC)
- Environmentally-Assisted Cracking
- Cold Cracking / Delayed Cracking / “Hydrogen Cracks”
- High-Temperature Hydrogen Attack
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