When deciding what material to use for infrastructure projects, metals are often selected for their durability. However, if placed in a hydrogen-rich environment, like water, metals can become brittle ...

Embrittlement is one of the biggest obstacles facing the transition to a global hydrogen economy. A new process uncovered by researchers is helping shed light on how to better prevent it. Why hydrogen ...

An international group of researchers from Texas A&M University and Lee University studied the development of cracks in samples of Inconel 725, a nickel-base alloy recognized for its strength and ...

This diagram depicts how metals with a smoother surface are less prone to the accumulation of hydrogen-induced defects, namely dislocations and vacancy clusters. As the world strives to achieve carbon ...