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# Hydrogen embrittlement characterization laboratory

## You wish to carry out hydrogen embrittlement test on your metals

[Hydrogen](https://filab.fr/en/our-services/our-analysis-services/metallurgical-analysis-laboratory/laboratory-analysis-hydrogen.md) embrittlement is a phenomenon that causes metals to crack on contact with hydrogen. It is a common phenomenon due to the diffusion and dissolution of hydrogen in metals. Combined with mechanical stresses, hydrogen creates hairline cracks that progressively enlarge over time. [Hydrogen](https://filab.fr/en/our-services/our-analysis-services/metallurgical-analysis-laboratory/laboratory-analysis-hydrogen.md) embrittles [metals](https://filab.fr/en/our-services/our-analysis-services/metallurgical-analysis-laboratory/laboratory-analysis-metals.md) by several mechanisms. This can be due to internal pressures, weakening of the bonds between atoms, and a decrease in ductility. The FILAB laboratory performs hydrogen embrittlement characterisation on your metals.

## FILAB laboratory performs hydrogen embrittlement test on your metallic materials

Through our three levels of services – analysis, expertise and R&D support – the FILAB laboratory assists companies of all sectors and sizes in solving their industrial problems, by providing its clients with the know-how and experience of its team.

## OUR SERVICES

[Fractographic analysis](https://filab.fr/en/our-services/our-analysis-services/polymer-materials-analysis-laboratory/laboratory-material-characterization/fractographic-analysis-laboratory/) of specimens following hydrogen embrittlement tests

Determination of hydrogen (H) in titanium according to [ASTM E1447](https://filab.fr/en/our-services/our-analysis-services/chemical-analysis-laboratory/hydrogen-h-determination-in-titanium-according-to-astm-e1447.md) by N/O/H analyser or Hydrogen analyser

Characterisation of metallic materials

Hydrogen analysis in [steel](https://filab.fr/en/our-services/our-analysis-services/metallurgical-analysis-laboratory/laboratory-of-analysis-and-expertise-of-steels.md)

### Our accreditations

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The FILAB laboratory is accredited by COFRAC (French Accreditation Committee) – Laboratories section – for its departments in Chemistry, Metallurgy, Organic Chemistry, Chemical Expertise, Materials Expertise, and Environment in the following fields: 

✔️ Physicochemical analysis of metallic materials
✔️ Physicochemical analysis of cosmetic and pharmaceutical products
✔️ Physicochemical analysis of medical devices, medical equipment, and chemical and biological products

Scope available No. 1-1793

This [Nadcap accreditation](https://filab.fr/en/about-us/accreditations-en/materials-testing-nadcap-laboratory.md) notably covers:
✔️ Chemical analysis (ICP-OES) of critical metallic alloys (Al, Fe, Ni, Ti)
✔️ Metallography

An international recognition that confirms our commitment to quality and reliability for the most demanding applications, particularly in the aerospace sector.

 ![](https://filab.fr/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/PNG-bleu-e1775737225243-1024x446.png) [Explore our accreditations](https://filab.fr/en/about-us/accreditations-en.md)