Explain hydrogen embrittlement of steels


If hydrogen diffuses in ferrous alloys, it will make the material significantly more brittle and susceptible to fracture. The activation energy of hydrogen in steel is 3.6K cal/mol. Should we worry about hydrogen embrittlement of steels (is is very likely to occur)? Explain

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