Q.

The coating material used for the electrode is termed as?

A. flux
B. slag
C. protective layer
D. deoxidiser
Answer» A. flux
Explanation: flux is a substance used to prevent the formation of oxides and the other unwanted contaminations, or to dissolve them and facilitate removal. during welding the flux melts and becomes a liquid slag, covering the operation and protecting the molten weld metal the slag hardens upon cooling and must be removed later by chipping or brushing.
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