Give two reasons why the grain growth which occurs on welding makes these materials unsuited for many welded products i.e. ferritic SS?

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As the chromium content is increased, increased quantities of sigma phase is produced which embrittles the steel. Solidification cracking is a problem. Single phase alloying suffer grain growth and with heating and the loss of strength and toughness

 

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