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← ScienceWhich risk increases greatly when austenitic stainless steel corrodes in moist hydrogen sulfide?
A)Erosion efficiency dramatically decreases overall
B)Oxidation weakens oxide layer formation
C)Hydrogen embrittlement markedly reduces ductility✓
D)Decreased heat transfer hinders heat exchange
💡 Explanation
Hydrogen sulfide causes corrosion, releasing atomic hydrogen that diffuses into the steel; therefore hydrogen embrittlement occurs, because the hydrogen collects at grain boundaries and precipitates rather than reacting like general oxidation might with oxide layer increase.
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