Letter 9039

Zn plating introduced H embrittlement susceptability of bainite 

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Is bainite (from austempering) susceptable to H embrittlement introduced by Zn Plating? The material is AISI 1050 at RC 35 to 46. If the hardness is below RC 32 is the susceptability reduced?

Grant Bryant
- Westfield, IN, USA

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