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What is slag in stick welding?

Residue from the flux that must be chipped away.

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  1. The gas used for shielding
  2. The metal handle of the electrode
  3. Residue from the flux that must be chipped away ✔

Why: Slag is the leftover residue from the flux coating, and it must be chipped off after welding.

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Answer: Residue from the flux that must be chipped away. Slag is the leftover residue from the flux coating, and it must be chipped off after welding.

  1. Welding en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Welding
    slag, the residue from the flux, must be chipped away after welding
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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