Definitions for embrittlement
em·brit·tle·ment

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1. embrittlementnoun

   The characteristic or process of being embrittled.

2. embrittlementnoun

   The loss of flexibility or elasticity of a material.

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1. Embrittlement

   Embrittlement is a significant decrease of ductility of a material, which makes the material brittle. Embrittlement is used to describe any phenomena where the environment compromises a stressed material's mechanical performance, such as temperature or environmental composition. This is oftentimes undesirable as brittle fracture occurs quicker and can much more easily propagate than ductile fracture, leading to complete failure of the equipment. Various materials have different mechanisms of embrittlement, therefore it can manifest in a variety of ways, from slow crack growth to a reduction of tensile ductility and toughness.

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1. Embrittlement

   Embrittlement is a loss of ductility of a material, making it brittle. Various materials have different mechanisms of embrittlement. ⁕Hydrogen embrittlement is the effect of hydrogen absorption on some metals and alloys. ⁕Sulfide stress cracking is the embrittlement caused by absorption of hydrogen sulfide. ⁕Liquid metal embrittlement is the embrittlement caused by liquid metals. ⁕Metal-induced embrittlement is the embrittlement caused by diffusion of atoms of metal, either solid or liquid, into the material. ⁕Neutron radiation causes embrittlement of some materials, neutron-induced swelling, and buildup of Wigner energy. This is a process especially important for neutron moderators and nuclear reactor vessels. ⁕The primary embrittlement mechanism of plastics is gradual loss of plasticizers, usually by overheating or aging. ⁕The primary embrittlement mechanism of asphalt is by oxidation, which is most severe in warmer climates. Asphalt pavement embrittlement can lead to various forms of cracking patterns, including longitudinal, transverse, and block. Asphalt oxidation is related to polymer degradation, as these materials bear similarities in their chemical composition.

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1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of embrittlement in Chaldean Numerology is: 3

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of embrittlement in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3

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References

1. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Embrittlement
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   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Embrittlement
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