Hydrogen Embrittlement of Metals: Behaviors and Mechanisms
A special issue of Metals (ISSN 2075-4701). This special issue belongs to the section "Metal Failure Analysis".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 28 February 2025 | Viewed by 66
Special Issue Editors
Interests: hydrogen embrittlement; hydrogen safety; material failure analysis; microstructure characterization; hydrogen transport; pressure vessel and piping; mechanical properties of metals
Interests: mechanism of hydrogen embrittlement; metal manufacturing; material processing; computational material science; microstructure characterization and modeling; weld metal
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Hydrogen is a clean alternative to traditional energy sources and a key feature of the energy transition strategies of many countries. However, the development and utilization of hydrogen energy comprise dynamic processes, including the preparation, storage, transportation, and safe application of hydrogen. A large number of metal materials are used in every segment of the hydrogen energy industry. Changes in failure behavior in metal materials in a hydrogen-containing environment are very important. Moreover, internal hydrogen is present in metal materials during casting and processing, which will have a key impact on the mechanical properties of these materials. Therefore, it is necessary to thoroughly research hydrogen behaviors and damage mechanisms in metal materials.
For this Special Issue, we welcome articles that focus on research into the behaviors and mechanisms of hydrogen embrittlement in metals. Potential subjects covered in this Special Issue include hydrogen diffusion and permeation, hydrogen transport and storage, microstructure evolution in a hydrogen-containing environment, the mechanisms behind hydrogen-induced material failure, and hydrogen-embrittlement-resistant materials and technology.
Dr. Kai Xu
Prof. Dr. Guiying Qiao
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- hydrogen embrittlement
- hydrogen embrittlement resistance
- material failure analysis
- hydrogen diffusion and permeation
- hydrogen transport
- hydrogen storage
- material processing
- microstructure characterization
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