Eliminating hydrogen embrittlement in 52100 bearing steel
Eliminating hydrogen embrittlement in 52100 bearing steel
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What corrosion protection process would be best to eliminate the possibility of hydrogen embrittlement in 52100 bearing steel? Is zinc nickel a possiblity?





RE: Eliminating hydrogen embrittlement in 52100 bearing steel
Effect of Surface Processing Variables and Coating Characteristics on Hydrogen Embrittlement of Steel Fasteners
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Low Hydrogen EmbrittlementAlkaline Zinc-Nickel Plating for High Strength Steels
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RE: Eliminating hydrogen embrittlement in 52100 bearing steel
You are correct; I am talking about hydrogen embrittlement during the usage phase. I have specified in the past that parts which have been electroplated are to be baked at 190 C for at least 3 hours within 4 hours of plating. We have a prospective vendor who uses a hot bath as a post plating treatment. I haven't heard of this before.
RE: Eliminating hydrogen embrittlement in 52100 bearing steel
RE: Eliminating hydrogen embrittlement in 52100 bearing steel