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Hydrogen Cracks in Steel: Causes & Prevention Hydrogen cracks in steel — often called hydrogen-induced cracking (HIC), cold cracking, or delayed cracking — is a stealthy enemy in welding and metal fabrication. It can appear minutes, hours, or even days after welding, seemingly out of nowhere, and cause brittle fractures …

Cold Cracking: Causes and Cures Introduction Welding is more than just joining metals—it’s about creating structures that can endure stress and last a long time. However, welding comes with challenges, and one of the most critical is cold cracking. Known as the “silent destroyer” of welds, cold cracking can occur …