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Mechanical Engineering · Q100

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Engineering and GATE · Mechanical Engineering · question 100

Q100

Weld decay is the phenomenon found with

A.
Cast iron
B.
Mild steel
C.
Nonferrous materials
D.
Stainless steel
Answer

Answer: Option D

Solution

Answer: Option D
Solution:
Weld decay is a form of intergranular corrosion, usually of stainless steels or certain nickel-base alloys, that occurs as the result of sensitization in the heat-affected zone during the welding operation