How healthy it is to weld cast iron cookware?

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Hello.I was wondering how healthy it is to repair weld cast iron cookware and cook with it.Could harmful elements from the weld metal end up in the food?Is seasoning 100% effective to prevent contamination?I did some Googling, but I didn't find something useful.
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Originally Posted by And256

Hello.I was wondering how healthy it is to repair weld cast iron cookware and cook with it.Could harmful elements from the weld metal end up in the food?Is seasoning 100% effective to prevent contamination?I did some Googling, but I didn't find something useful.
Reply:If you have tig or torch just weld with cast iron rod. Note: Per heat the part be for welding or may crack.Dave

Originally Posted by And256

Hello.I was wondering how healthy it is to repair weld cast iron cookware and cook with it.Could harmful elements from the weld metal end up in the food?Is seasoning 100% effective to prevent contamination?I did some Googling, but I didn't find something useful.
Reply:Here's the chemical composition of the stuff.  I guess you gotta judge what you want in your stomach

https://www.harrisproductsgroup.com/...e-15-BARE.aspx  Click on "technical" information for the composition of the alloy.