Numerical modeling of thermal desorption mass spectroscopy (TDS) for the study of hydrogen diffusion and trapping interactions in metals

Deriving the kinetic reaction constants associated with hydrogen diffusion and trapping in metals from thermal desorption mass spectroscopy (TDS) spectra proves to be complicated and the existing analysis methods are subject to debate. This article will provide a brief background of several commonly...

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Published in:International journal of hydrogen energy 2015-03, Vol.40 (8), p.3402-3414
Main Authors: Hurley, Caitlin, Martin, Frantz, Marchetti, Loïc, Chêne, Jacques, Blanc, Christine, Andrieu, Eric
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Diffusion
Engineering Sciences
Hydrogen
Hydrogen embrittlement
Materials
Numerical modeling
Thermal desorption mass spectroscopy
Trapping
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Summary:Deriving the kinetic reaction constants associated with hydrogen diffusion and trapping in metals from thermal desorption mass spectroscopy (TDS) spectra proves to be complicated and the existing analysis methods are subject to debate. This article will provide a brief background of several commonly employed analysis techniques and discuss the necessity of a more complex and rigorous analysis method for the determination of the kinetic constants associated with hydrogen trapping interactions. Furthermore, a numerical simulation method will be proposed using the McNabb & Foster equations to fit experimental TDS spectra in order to derive both diffusion and trapping/detrapping parameters, including the respective pre-exponential constants and activation energies associated with these interactions in metals. •Hydrogen diffusion and trapping interactions were simulated in pure Fe.•Simulations were done using the McNabb and Foster equations.•The validity of the Choo-Lee plot method was explored.•The Choo-Lee plot method can only be used when certain conditions are met.•A numerical model is proposed for analyzing H diffusion and trapping interactions.
ISSN:0360-3199
1879-3487
DOI:10.1016/j.ijhydene.2015.01.001