Which mechanism enables hydrogen embrittlement to reduce structural integrity in pipelines?

💡 Explanation

When hydrogen permeates a metal pipeline, hydrogen atoms diffuse to grain boundaries under stress, assisting in cleavage and facilitating crack propagation because of reduced bond strength. Therefore grain boundary induced crack propagation is the outcome, rather than options requiring strengthening or blockage mechanisms.

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