--- title: Efficiencies Blog | failing parts due to hydrogen embrittlement description: failing parts due to hydrogen embrittlement | --- [![Supply-Tech-Logo](https://www.supplytechnologies.com/hs-fs/file-590229488-png/site-images/Supply-Tech-Logo.png?width=426&name=Supply-Tech-Logo.png "Supply-Tech-Logo")](https://supplytechnologies-2.hs-sites.com/home) [UK/Ireland Site ](http://www.supplytechnologies.co.uk)[India Site](http://www.supplytechnologies.co.in)  [Request Free Quote or Process Analysis](https://www.supplytechnologies.com/about-contact) [OVERVIEW & LOCATIONS](https://supplytechnologies-2.hs-sites.com/about-overview-locations)  ![lock](https://www.supplytechnologies.com/hs-fs/file-595480430-png/site-images/lock.png)  [PARTNER PORTAL](http://extranet.supplytechnologies.com/ils/usr_pwd.htm)  |  [CONTACT](https://supplytechnologies-2.hs-sites.com/about-contact) - ![](https://www.supplytechnologies.com/hs-fs/file-612630860-jpg/site-images/headers/header5.jpg) ## Insights On Efficiency # [NEXT LEVEL BLOG] ## [Hydrogen Embrittlement Risk Management with Mechanical Fasteners](https://www.supplytechnologies.com/blog/hydrogen-embrittlement-risk-management-with-mechanical-fasteners) Posted by [Brian Murkey - VP Technical Services](https://www.supplytechnologies.com/blog/author/brian-murkey-vp-technical-services) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://www.supplytechnologies.com/hubfs/Blog_Photos/Hydrogen_Embrittlement_in_Fasteners.jpg) ](https://www.supplytechnologies.com/blog/hydrogen-embrittlement-risk-management-with-mechanical-fasteners) Hydrogen embrittlement is a serious phenomenon that affects the strength and performance of materials in application. This becomes particularly important when fastening hardware fails to perform as intended due to this condition. Minimizing risk should always be a consideration when establishing product specifications. 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