The method for manufacturing a 
hydrogen permeation barrier comprises the steps ofa) depositing on a substrate (SUB) a layer 
system (LS) comprising at least one layer (L1,L2,L3);characterized in that step a) comprises the step ofb) depositing at least one 
hydrogen barrier layer (HPBL) comprising an at least ternary 
oxide.The apparatus comprises a sealable volume and a wall forming at least a portion of a boundary limiting said volume, wherein said wall comprises a 
hydrogen permeation barrier comprising a layer 
system (LS) comprising at least one layer, wherein said layer 
system comprises at least one hydrogen 
barrier layer (HPBL) comprising an at least ternary 
oxide.Preferably, said at least ternary 
oxide is substantially composed of Al, Cr and O, and said depositing said at least one hydrogen 
barrier layer (HPBL) is carried out using a 
physical vapor deposition method, in particular a cathodic arc 
evaporation method.Preferably, step a) comprises depositing on said substrate at least one of: an adhesion layer (AdhL), a 
hydrogen storage layer (HStL), a protective layer (ProtL), in particular a thermal barrier layer (ThBL), a 
diffusion barrier layer (DBL), an oxidation barrier layer (OxBL), a chemical barrier layer (ChBL), a 
wear resistance layer (WRL).Excellent 
hydrogen permeation barrier properties can be achieved, and the layer system can be tailored as required by an envisaged application.