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Hydrogen Cracks in Steel

Hydrogen Cracks in Steels

Hydrogen Cracks in Steel: Causes & Prevention Hydrogen cracks in steel — often called hydrogen-induced cracking (HIC), cold cracking, or delayed cracking — is a stealthy enemy in welding and metal fabrication. It can appear minutes, hours, or even days after welding, seemingly out of nowhere, and cause brittle fractures …

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