Potential structural material problems in a hydrogen energy systemPotential structural material problems that may be encountered in the three components of a hydrogen energy system - production, transmission/storage, and utilization - have been identified. Hydrogen embrittlement, corrosion, oxidation, and erosion may occur during the production of hydrogen. Hydrogen embrittlement is of major concern during both transmission and utilization of hydrogen. Specific materials research and development programs necessary to support a hydrogen energy system are described. An awareness of probable shortages of strategic materials has been maintained in these suggested programs.
Document ID
19770050537
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Proceedings
Authors
Gray, H. R. (NASA Lewis Research Center Cleveland, Ohio, United States)
Nelson, H. G. (NASA Ames Research Center Moffett Field, Calif., United States)
Johnson, R. E. (NASA Johnson Space Center Houston, Tex., United States)
Mcpherson, W. B. (NASA Marshall Space Flight Center Huntsville, Ala., United States)
Howard, F. S. (NASA Kennedy Space Center Cocoa Beach, Fla., United States)
Swisher, J. H. (ERDA Washington, D.C., United States)