2. Selection and review of key material properties by application
2.1 Metal alloys: structural materials for hydrogen transport and storage
Today, low-alloy steels are the materials of choice for transporting hydrogen gas. However, they are potentially susceptible to hydrogen embrittlement (HE), which manifests itself mainly as a drop in ductility and toughness, as well as accelerated crack propagation under cyclic loading. Hydrogen embrittlement of steels is highly dependent on their chemical composition, microstructure and hydrogen loading conditions. A more detailed description of the mechanisms and parameters influencing FPH can be found in the articles
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Bibliography
Websites
Hydride database
Acthyf research group http://www.gdr-acthyf.cnrs.fr
European STORHY project http://www.storhy.net
European NESSHY project http://www.nesshy.net
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World Hydrogen Energy Conference http://www.whec2010.com
Standards and norms
- Considération fondamentale pour la sécurité des systèmes à l'hydrogène - ISO/TR 15916 - 2004
- Transportable gas storage devices – Hydrogen absorbed in a reversible metal hydride - ISO 16111 - 2008
- Transportable gas cylinders – compatibility of cylinder and valve materials with gas contents – Part 4: Test methods for the selection of metallic materials resistant to hydrogen embrittlement - ISO 11114-4 - 2005
Regulations
Regulations on the use of hydrogen, risk of explosive atmosphere: European Directive 1999/92/EC.
Patents
Patent P. CAPRON "Material for generating hydrogen by hydrolysis of a borohydride, process for producing such a material and fuel cell using such a material", FR 2 892 111.
Patent D. FRUCHARD "Nanocrystalline composite for storage of hydrogen", WO 2007/125253.
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