# First direct observations reveal hydrogen dissolved in tiny gaps between metal atoms

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- Published: 2026-11-05T00:20:06+00:00
- Category: Science
- Original: https://phys.org/news/2026-11-reveal-hydrogen-dissolved-tiny-gaps.html
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University of Sydney researchers have made a breakthrough by directly observing hydrogen in the tiny spaces between the atoms in metal alloys. The world-first observation of hydrogen dissolving in these 'metal crystal lattices' offers fresh insights into why hydrogen can weaken metals and how more hydrogen-resistant materials might be developed.

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