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We propose a computational model of crack growth caused by the action of hydrogen and long-term static loads. The model is based on the energy criterion of fracture of materials. As a result, we deduce the expression for the crack growth rate as a function of the load, size of the initial crack, and physicochemical and strength characteristics of the material. The theoretical curve reveals satisfactory agreement with the experimental data.
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Translated from Fizyko-Khimichna Mekhanika Materialiv, Vol. 41, No. 3, pp. 29–33, May–June, 2005.
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Andreikiv, O.E., Hembara, O.V. Propagation of Cracks in Metals under the Action of Hydrogen and Long-Term Static Loading. Mater Sci 41, 309–315 (2005). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11003-005-0167-x
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