Which consequence results when stainless steel corrodes under applied tensile stress in a hydrogen-rich atmosphere?

💡 Explanation

Hydrogen embrittlement occurs, where atomic hydrogen diffuses into the steel lattice, weakening grain boundaries because it interferes with metallic bonding between iron atoms causing reduced fracture resistance; therefore, yield strength decreases rather than increases in ductility or passivation.

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