Influence of Hydrogen on Vintage Polyethylene Pipes: Slow Crack Growth Performance and Material Properties

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International Journal of Energy Research

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Figure 1: Influence of Hydrogen on Vintage Polyethylene Pipes: Slow Crack Growth Performance and Material Properties 