journal article·2024-05Open access

Investigating the origins of the 'double rise' shape in hydrogen permeation transients on pure iron

Sarah Alzein, Alixe Dreano, Frederic Christien

Corrosion Science· Volume 231

Abstract

This study delves into the underlying causes of the atypical 'double rise' shape observed in hydrogen permeation rising transients on pure iron and low alloy steels. Electrochemical permeation experiments on pure iron reveal a fast initial rise, a short pseudo-plateau, and a slow second rise. Similar patterns emerge in the decaying transients. The micro-porosity present in material appears to act as reversible traps, affecting hydrogen diffusion. Surface damage, confirmed by SEM analysis, exacerbates the issue. Utilizing numerical simulations, an FEM model effectively replicates the 'double rise' behavior, attributed to limited recombination/dissociation kinetics at bulk-cavity interfaces. Overall, micro-porosity is identified as the primary factor behind this unique permeation curve shape.
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OpenAlex topics: Hydrogen embrittlement and corrosion behaviors in metals · Corrosion Behavior and Inhibition · Nuclear Materials and Properties

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