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ArticleMaterials (Basel, Switzerland)2025

Hydrogen Embrittlement Behavior and Applicability of X52 Steel in Pure Hydrogen Pipelines.

Tianlei Li, Honglin Zhang, Wentao Hu, Ke Li, Yaxi Wang, Yuanhua Lin

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Article in Materials (Basel, Switzerland), 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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1 citing paper in PubMed.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

6 authors.

Tianlei LiState Key Laboratory of Oil and Gas Reservoir Geology and Engineering, Southwest Petroleum University, Chengdu 610500, China.
Honglin ZhangState Key Laboratory of Oil and Gas Reservoir Geology and Engineering, Southwest Petroleum University, Chengdu 610500, China.
Wentao HuState Key Laboratory of Oil and Gas Reservoir Geology and Engineering, Southwest Petroleum University, Chengdu 610500, China.
Ke LiSouthwest Branch Co., China Petroleum Engineering Construction Corp., Beijing 100120, China.
Yaxi WangSouthwest Branch Co., China Petroleum Engineering Construction Corp., Beijing 100120, China.
Yuanhua LinState Key Laboratory of Oil and Gas Reservoir Geology and Engineering, Southwest Petroleum University, Chengdu 610500, China.

Funding

Ministry of Science and Technology of the People's Republic of China 2022YFB4003402National Natural Science Foundation of China 52474011
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

This study investigates the mechanical behavior of X52 steel pipes and their weld regions under pure hydrogen transport conditions, with a focus on assessing potential hydrogen embrittlement risks. Through experimental analysis, the research evaluates how different pipeline regions-including the base metal, weld metal, and heat-affected zones-respond to varying hydrogen pressures. Key mechanical properties such as elongation, fracture toughness, and crack growth resistance are analyzed to determine their implications for structural integrity and safety. Based on the findings, this study proposes criteria for the safety evaluation of X52 pipelines operating in hydrogen service environments. The results are intended to inform decisions regarding the repurposing of existing pipelines or the design of new infrastructure dedicated to pure hydrogen transport, offering insights into material performance and critical safety considerations for hydrogen pipeline applications.

Indexed as

fatigue crack growthfracture toughnesshydrogen embrittlementtensile propertiesX52 steel

Identifiers

PMID40731627
PMCPMC12299423

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