Study on hydrogen-assisted stress corrosion cracking behavior of 7050 aluminum alloy

The effect of hydrogen on the stress corrosion cracking(SCC) susceptibility of 7050 aluminum alloy in 3.5% wt. NaCl solution was investigated by slow strain rate tensile (SSRT) tests with and without hydrogen pre-charging. The experimental results indicated that the stress corrosion cracking (SCC) m...

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Main Authors: Qiang Zhang, Shanshan Shao, Yuhui Huang, Shan-Tung Tu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2025-03-01
Series:Journal of Materials Research and Technology
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2238785425005009
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Summary:The effect of hydrogen on the stress corrosion cracking(SCC) susceptibility of 7050 aluminum alloy in 3.5% wt. NaCl solution was investigated by slow strain rate tensile (SSRT) tests with and without hydrogen pre-charging. The experimental results indicated that the stress corrosion cracking (SCC) mechanism of 7050 aluminum alloy is primarily dominated by anodic dissolution, while hydrogen-assisted anodic dissolution during the crack propagation process. The strength and ductility of the aluminum alloy was significantly influenced by hydrogen content. This phenomenon is attributed to hydrogen-induced Mg segregation at grain boundaries, which subsequently facilitates localized anodic dissolution in these regions.
ISSN:2238-7854