Giorgio Re

Dr. Giorgio Re


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Academic Career Length

2Years (2025-Present)

(Calculated once Scilit publication data is synced: current year − year of first publication + 1)

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27 February 2025 in Materials
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LPLuca Paterlini
Luca Paterlini
Laura VerganiLaura Vergani
Laura Vergani
Marco OrmelleseMarco Ormellese
Marco Ormellese
ACArianna Curia
Arianna Curia
GRGiorgio Re
Giorgio Re
FBFabio Bolzoni
Fabio Bolzoni
The hydrogen embrittlement of a typical Oil Country Tubular Good (OCTG) steel, API 5CT T95, was investigated through electrochemical hydrogen pre-charging followed by mechanical testing. J-integral and tensile tests were performed on electrochemically pre-charged samples, with varying charging conditions to simulate different hydrogen environmental exposure. Hydrogen concentration profiles during the electrochemical hydrogen charging process and subsequent mechanical testing in air were calculated with the support of hydrogen permeation tests and Finite Elements Method (FEM) mass diffusion analysis. This approach enabled a deeper understanding of the actual impact of hydrogen on the assessed mechanical properties. The results were compared with tests performed in air and with data available in the literature and were critically analyzed and discussed. A toughness reduction of up to 60% was observed under the most severe charging conditions; however, the alloy retained good ductility with a critical stress intensity factor of 124 MPa√m, well above the minimum values required for pipelines in high-pressure hydrogen gas and sour service applications, 55 MPa√m and 30 MPa√m, respectively, as specified by current ASME Standard and EFC Guidelines. Tensile tests on pre-charged specimens exhibited certain limitations due to the rapid hydrogen desorption rate with respect to the time required to conduct proper slow strain-rate tests.