According to API RP 571, under High Temperature Hydrogen Attack (HTHA):
“HTHA occurs when hydrogen diffuses into steel at elevated temperatures and reacts with carbides in the steel matrix to form methane (CH₄).”
“The methane is unable to diffuse out of the steel and forms internal pressures, leading to fissuring, decarburization, and eventual failure.”
“HTHA typically affects carbon steels and low alloy steels exposed to high temperature hydrogen services, particularly above 400°F (204°C) depending on partial pressure of hydrogen.”
(Reference: API RP 571, Section 4.2.1.3 – High Temperature Hydrogen Attack)
Hence, option D is the correct and technically supported answer.
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