Hydrogen Embrittlement Relief Services
At Electro-Max, Inc. we also specialize in a process known as baking or hydrogen embrittlement relief. This baking process is used to prevent hydrogen embrittlement which can be linked to the corrosion of the metal which, in the end, destroys the internal integrity of the piece. Hydrogen embrittlement can be defined as the absorption of hydrogen into the metal that accelerates the eventual breakdown of the steel. Hydrogen can be formed during the metal pickling and cleaning treatments (Aqua Degreasing). Here at EMI hydrogen embrittlement relief treatment is a highly-monitored action and our processes help us to ensure the overall integrity of the metal long after it leaves our shop.
What is Hydrogen Embrittlement Relief Treatment?
Baking is a very crucial step in producing the highest quality metals. Hydrogen Embrittlement Relief Treatment (a.k.a. baking) of heat-treated steel parts is used to remove hydrogen that is infused into the surface during plating and certain other chemical processing such as stripping, chemical milling, pickling, and etching.
If the metal is found to have been exposed to hydrogen embrittlement then we use the baking process to remove all hydrogen ions from the metal surface. The baking process is usually performed after other chemical processes to remove all trapped pockets of hydrogen from the metal that may have accumulated in the piece during the pickling and cleaning stages.
Here at Electro-Max, we stand behind all of our processes, and all of our baking procedures are done at a customer-specific schedule and in ovens that are Electro-Max approved for each specific process of baking. Please contact Electro-Max for all of our hydrogen embrittlement relief services and your metal baking needs.
Electro-Max, Inc. is your go-to for all electropolishing services in a variety of industries! Certain industries need high levels of durability and corrosion resistance in their finished parts. Turn to Electro-Max, Inc. for first-class electropolishing and passivation services.
Food & Beverage
Don’t put your equipment at risk! Electropolishing and passivation services from Electro-Max are proven solutions for improving the corrosion resistance of food-grade metal parts.
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Aerospace & Defense
Aerospace has some of the most stringent requirements of any industry with respect to the structural integrity of metal parts.
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Oil & Gas
By utilizing electropolishing services for stainless steel components, the oil and gas industry can benefit from improved corrosion resistance, efficient cleanability, enhanced surface cleanliness, visual inspection capabilities, and more.
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Medical
In the ever-evolving landscape of medical technology, precision, cleanliness, and longevity are paramount. Electro-Max, Inc. stands at the forefront, offering specialized medical electropolishing services and medical passivation services.
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Nuclear
Electropolishing and passivation are both widely used processes in the nuclear industry. Often used for parts that will be subjected to radioactive environments where surface smoothness cleanability is very important.
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Pharmaceuticals & Bio-Processing
In the high-stakes industries of pharmaceuticals and bio-processing, precision, purity, and product quality are non-negotiable.
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