Hydrogen embrittlement of fasteners – beware the silent killer!

Learn about the problem of hydrogen embrittlement in fastening technology and what you can do about it!

Hydrogen embrittlement is a serious issue: it mechanically degrades a range of different structural materials. Despite the fact that it was first reported more than a hundred years ago (in 1875, to be precise) and that the phenomenon has undergone intensive studies for decades, many uncertainties about it still persist.

The failure of a fastener caused by hydrogen embrittlement is a delayed one. The breakage occurs not immediately after the fastener is assembled, but hours, days or even weeks later. This makes the issue so insidious, and chances to detect hydrogen embrittlement is nearly impossible.

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