De-Embrittlement
ASTM B850
De-embrittlement is a dehydrogenation process generally applied to heat-treated steels after electrolytic treatment, such as zinc plating. This operation reduces hydrogen embrittlement, which can cause cracks and fractures in metal parts.
The de-embrittlement process involves heating the part to a high temperature to release the hydrogen trapped in the steel's crystalline structure. This operation is often followed by a surface treatment to protect the part against corrosion.
