acid brittleness
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acid brittleness
(′as·əd ′brit·əl·nəs)
(metallurgy) Low ductility of a metal due to its absorption of hydrogen gas, which may occur during an electrolytic process or during cleaning. Also known as hydrogen embrittlement.
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