Assessment of Hydrogen Uptake and Permeation in AHSSs

Abstract:

This study aims to develop novel experimental procedure that quantifies response of AHSSs with different microstructures, deformation status, and strength levels to hydrogen. The capacity for trapped hydrogen, kinetics of hydrogen absorption and loss, and hydrogen mobility are measured and analyzed by permeation tests. The experimental findings are discussed in terms of microstructural features for an interstitial free (IF) and a dual phase (DP) steels. Further, the density of trap sites and its effect on effective diffusivity of hydrogen in the steel are analyzed by means of a diffusion model.

• Periodical: Materials Science Forum (Volumes 783-786)
• Pages: 950-955
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/MSF.783-786.950
• Online since: May 2014
• Authors: Xin Pang, Fateh Fazeli, Michael Attard, Chao Shi
• Keywords: Advanced High Strength Steel (AHSS), Apparent Diffusivity, Diffusion Model, Hydrogen Embrittlement, Hydrogen Permeation

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