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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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