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Hydrogen embrittlement, for example, can seriously compromise the performance of advanced metals in demanding applications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this context, specialized companies like Cortest develop <strong>technological solutions to evaluate, control, and ensure<\/strong> material performance under extreme conditions, establishing themselves as a global reference in <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/inspenet.com\/en\/news\/cortest-drives-industrial-safety-through-hpht-and-ssrt-corrosion-testing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">corrosion testing<\/a><\/strong> and materials testing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is Cortest and what is its background?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Cortest is a company with more than four decades of experience in the development of equipment for corrosion testing and materials testing. 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