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Steel & Ferrous Metallurgy

Linepipe Steels: API 5L Grades, HIC Resistance, and Sour Service

Complete guide to linepipe steels for oil and gas. Covers API 5L PSL1/PSL2 X65/X70 grades, hydrogen-induced cracking (HIC) testing per NACE TM0284, SSC resistance, and microstructural requirements.

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Corrosion Science

Hydrogen in Steel: Diffusion, Trapping, and Embrittlement Mechanisms

Comprehensive guide to hydrogen in steel. Covers absorption sources, lattice diffusion vs trapping, reversible/irreversible traps, HEDE and HELP mechanisms, and practical prevention in welding and electroplating.