Question

1. list two things that are in the slag that forms on top of the welding bead during smaw.

Explanation:

Slag from Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) forms from the flux coating of the electrode, containing non-metallic byproducts of the welding reaction. Two common components are silicates and manganese oxides, which are typical in this type of slag.

Answer:

1. Silicate compounds
2. Manganese oxides