Hexavalent Chromium (Cr+6)?

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Hi, basically brand new to welding as a whole. I was wondering if anyone could explain some things to me. I have recently heard of this being a danger to welders. I’m not trying to sound picky or fussy or anything, but I typically like to know what I’m getting into before I do anything. I work with plain steel and I have been using FCAW for about 8 months or so, I just got a tig rig to start a new process and was wondering about chromium 6 exposure. I don’t plan to do stainless, but I would like to know, if there is any hexavalent chromium released when welding plain steel such as this. https://www.homedepot.com/p/Everbilt...1257/204225779I hope I don’t come off as too worrisome, but I like to know when something will have an adverse affect on my health. Thanks.
Reply:No, there is no chromium as an alloy in mild steel. But Hex6 is a nasty contaminant. I personally refuse to GMAW or FCAW stainless of any kind.Weld like a "WELDOR", not a wel-"DERR"

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Originally Posted by shovelon

I personally refuse to GMAW or FCAW stainless of any kind.