Hydrogen Permeability of Thin-Film Coatings on Nickel and 12Kh18N10T Stainless Steel

We investigate the hydrogen permeability of membranes made of nickel and a stainless steel coated by a thin layer of NiO, carbon, amorphous silicon, and titanium nitride. We present the results of investigation of the morphology, composition, and structure of the coatings. Coatings made of titanium nitride applied by magnetron spraying are the most effective among all the coatings considered.