Jan. 9 (UPI) --Scientists have finally figured out how hydrogen causes embrittlement of steels. The research, conducted by engineers at the University of Sydney, also revealed new strategies for ...

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 ...

Hydrogen is the lightest and one of the most abundant elements. Hydrogen is emerging as a globally important energy source and energy carrier, but storage and transportation remain challenging.

Hydrogen is a promising fuel for developing sustainable industrial processes, but its use is hindered by hydrogen embrittlement—a phenomenon that weakens metals and can cause sudden failure. Now, ...

Hydrogen is becoming a crucial pillar in the clean energy movement, and developing safe and cost-effective storage and transportation methods for it is essential but complicated, because hydrogen can ...

A recent study in the journal Metals comprehensively investigated the effects of hydrogen and hydrogen-blended natural gas on additively manufactured (AM) 316L stainless steel in oil and gas ...

On an assembly line, high-strength screws are precisely tightened using DC drivers. Once installed, each screw holds more than 6,000lb of pre-load. After coming off the assembly line, the assembled ...

During the replacement of the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge’s eastern span in 2013, 277 vertical steel rods intended to improve the replacement’s seismic stability were tested under tension using ...

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 ...