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  • Ti6Al4V (Ti64) is a widely used material known for its unique properties, but it faces challenges due to hydrogen embrittlement (HE) in hydrogen-rich environments, decreasing strength and ductility.
  • This study explores how solute hydrogen (SH) and hydride phase (HP) formation interact in Ti64 by using different current densities during hydrogen charging, revealing important micro-mechanical behaviors.
  • The findings show that SH increases the tendency for intergranular cracking, while HP contributes to crack initiation and propagation, leading to a brittle fracture pattern, which is crucial for understanding and improving the hydrogen resistance of Ti6Al4V materials.

Article Abstract

Ti6Al4V (Ti64) is a versatile material, finding applications in a wide range of industries due to its unique properties. However, hydrogen embrittlement (HE) poses a challenge in hydrogen-rich environments, leading to a notable reduction in strength and ductility. This study investigates the complex interplay of solute hydrogen (SH) and hydride phase (HP) formation in Ti64 by employing two different current densities during the charging process. Nanoindentation measurements reveal distinct micro-mechanical behavior in base metal, SH, and HP, providing crucial insights into HE mechanisms affecting macro-mechanical behavior. The fractography and microstructural analysis elucidate the role of SH and HP in hydrogen-assisted cracking behaviors. The presence of SH heightens intergranular cracking tendencies. In contrast, the increased volume of HP provides sites for crack initiation and propagation, resulting in a two-layer brittle fracture pattern. The current study contributes to a comprehensive understanding of HE in Ti6Al4V, essential for developing hydrogen-resistant materials.

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http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10935194PMC
http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/ma17051178DOI Listing

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