Effect of plasma nitrided layers on low-alloy steel on its hydrogen degradation

• Autorzy: Zieliński A. , Ćwiek J. , Błaszkiewicz B.
• Języki publikacji: EN

Abstrakty

EN

Purpose: Purpose of this paper is evaluation of susceptibility to hydrogen degradation of structural low-alloy steel, plasma nitrided in the atmosphere with various contents of N2 and H2. Design/methodology/approach: Susceptibility of 34CrAlNi7-10 steel and samples with various plasma nitrided layers have been evaluated under monotonically increasing load in 0.005 M H2SO4 solution. Slow-strain rate tensile test (SSRT) test was carried out under cathodic polarisation. Elongation, reduction in area, fracture energy and tensile strength were chosen as measures of susceptibility to hydrogen embrittlement. Fracture modes of failed samples were examined with the use of scanning electron microscope (SEM). Findings: All tested samples revealed susceptibility to hydrogen degradation under hydrogenation. Samples with nitrided layer have lower lost of reduction in are than base metal samples. The nitrided layer established in standard atmosphere 30% H2 and 70% N2 has the highest resistance to hydrogen degradation. Research limitations/implications: Further research should be taken to reveal the exact mechanism of increased plasticity of nitided layer with absorbed hydrogen. Practical implications: Plasma nitriding may prevent hydrogen charging of machines and vehicles parts in hydrogen generating environments, and thus decreasing susceptibility to hydrogen embrittlement. Originality/value: Under the increasing load and hydrogen generating environments plasma nitrided layers are effective barriers to hydrogen entry into a bulk of steel, and additionally increased plasticity of nitrided layers with absorbed hydrogen was observed.

Słowa kluczowe

EN

crack resistance; plasma assisted nitriding; hydrogen embrittlement

PL

odporność na pękanie; azotowanie plazmowe; kruchość wodorowa

• Wydawca: International OCSCO World Press
• Czasopismo: Journal of Achievements in Materials and Manufacturing Engineering
• Rocznik: 2006
• Tom: Vol. 17, nr 1-2
• Strony: 213--216
• Opis fizyczny: Bibliogr. 15 poz., rys., tab.

Twórcy

autor

Zieliński A.

• Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Gdańsk University of Technology, ul. Narutowicza 11/12, 80-952 Gdańsk, Poland

autor

Ćwiek J.

• Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Gdańsk University of Technology, ul. Narutowicza 11/12, 80-952 Gdańsk, Poland

autor

Błaszkiewicz B.

• Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Gdańsk University of Technology, ul. Narutowicza 11/12, 80-952 Gdańsk, Poland

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