Which risk increases at the anode when platinum coating is incomplete on a proton exchange membrane (PEM) electrolyzer?

💡 Explanation

Hydrogen embrittlement of titanium increases because the lack of platinum exposes the substrate to atomic hydrogen; the **Tafel mechanism** facilitating hydrogen absorption into the metal. Therefore, embrittlement is accelerated due to increased atomic hydrogen concentration locally, rather than delamination alone.

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