Why are metal pipes not an ideal means of transport for pure hydrogen?

They become brittle

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They burst out

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The metals melt

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None of above

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Solution

The correct option is A They become brittle
Pure hydrogen is the smallest element and some of it will inevitably escape from any known container or pipe in micro amounts. It causes the metal to become brittle, suggesting metal pipes may not be ideal for hydrogen transport.

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