2. Local or metallurgical weldability
2.1 Hydrogen embrittlement
2.1.1 Origins of the pressure effect
During welding, hydrogen can be introduced into the heat-affected zone (HAZ) as a result of the decomposition of high-temperature water vapor under the effect of the electric arc. This hydrogen, once trapped in the metal, can generate significant internal stresses through pressure, particularly during cooling, leading to local embrittlement of the welded joint.
The sources of this water vapour vary according to the welding...
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Standards and norms
- Recommendations for welding metallic materials – Part 2: Arc melting of steels. - NF EN 1011-2 -
- Welding – Acceptance criteria for electron beam and laser welding. - NF EN ISO 13919 -
- Welder qualification – Fusion welding – Part 1: Steels. - NF EN ISO 9606-1 -
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