Cold cracking in the heat affected zone of a high strength steel weld can take place because of the
(A) Retained austenite
(B) Martensite formation
(C) Relatively high sulphur content in the base metal
(D) Sufficient hydrogen present in the welding arc

1 Answer

Answer :

(B) Martensite formation

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