Which consequence results when hydrogen embrittlement exceeds material tolerance?

💡 Explanation

When hydrogen permeates a metal lattice it causes hydrogen embrittlement which lowers fracture toughness because crack initiation occurs along grain boundaries; fracture toughness is linked to tensile strength. Therefore, tensile strength is reduced rather than boundary lubrication or passive layer formation

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