Abstract
For evaluation of low temperature embrittlement and hydrogen embrittlement of structural materials used for liquid hydrogen storage and transportation, three commercial materials, SUS304L, SUS316L (austenitic stainless steels) and A5083 (aluminum alloy) were selected. Tensile, fracture toughness and fatigue tests were conducted in liquid hydrogen (20K). Test results indicated that the weld metals were most susceptible to both low temperature and hydrogen embrittlement, irrespective of the materials.