Which mechanism causes decreased ductility when hydrogen permeates austenitic stainless steel?

💡 Explanation

Hydrogen embrittlement occurs because hydrogen-enhanced localized plasticity (HELP) concentrates strain at defects leading to premature failure, therefore ductility decreases, rather than the entire bulk material failing, or some surface film effect.

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