Steels with high carbon equivalent have poor Weldability, because in these steels during welding________________?

Correct answer: C. Martensite forms in the heat affected zone leading to poor toughness/ductility of the weld

  • A. Carbon and other alloying elements get oxidised from the weld pool
  • B. Excessive ferrite forms in the heat affected zone leading to poor toughness of the weld
  • C. Martensite forms in the heat affected zone leading to poor toughness/ductility of the weld
  • D. Segregation of carbon and other element occurs in the weld pool leading to poor properties of
  • E. the weld

Explanation

A high carbon equivalent increases hardenability, so rapid cooling of the heat-affected zone can produce hard, brittle martensite. This martensite reduces weld toughness and ductility and may promote cracking.

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