Improving Hydrogen Embrittlement Resistance and Mechanical Properties of 34CrMo4 Steel via Surface Coating
摘要
The 34CrMo4 steel was coated with thin layers of C, Cr, Ni, and Ag using the magnetron sputtering method, respectively. The effects of these coatings on the hydrogen embrittlement resistance and mechanical properties of 34CrMo4 steel were systematically evaluated using the small punch test (SPT) and tensile testing. These coatings preserved the intrinsic mechanical properties of the steel by serving as effective hydrogen barriers. Compared with that of the uncoated specimen, the yield load of the C-, Cr-, Ni-, and Ag-coated 34CrMo4 steel after hydrogen charging increased by 17.7, 2.3, 17.1, and 7.1%, respectively. Coating type and adhesion strength strongly affect hydrogen embrittlement resistance. The maximum load, tensile strength, and strain capacity also increased substantially in the coated samples. These results demonstrate that surface coatings can effectively protect the steel from hydrogen damage.