| We conclude that reduced MOR and IB seen in remediated PB are the result of residual oxalic acid either embrittling the fiber or interfering with UF resin adhesion. |
| This allows for improvement in the strength without embrittling the plastic. |
| Nickel has a strengthening effect, similar to that of manganese, although more limited because it only acts to reduce the embrittling effect of iron. |
| Also discussed are nanoscale thermal degradation, corrosion, flammability, embrittling, and fatigue. |
| These effects combine to make phosphorus an extremely effective embrittling agent, even when fracture occurs transgranularly. |
| Recently the titanium industry has become aware that hydrogen is a major factor in embrittling titanium. |
