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Welding Fluxes

Welding Fluxes - During welding, if the metal is heated/melted in air, oxygen from the air combines with the metal to form oxides which result in poor quality, low strength welds or, in some cases, may even make welding impossible. In order to avoid this difficulty, a flux is employed during welding. A flux is a material used to prevent, dissolve or facilitate removal of oxides and other undesirable substances.

A flux prevents the oxidation of molten metal. The flux (material) is fusible and non metallic. During welding, flux chemically reacts with the oxides and a slag is formed that floats to and covers the top of the molten puddle of metal and thus helps keep out atmospheric oxygen and other gases.

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