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Stresses acting on the weldments are significantly ________ when austenitic stainless steel filler metal is used. A nickel based filler metal has a coefficient of thermal expansion closer to carbon steel resulting in significantly lower stress at elevated temperatures.

Stresses acting on the weldments are significantly ________ when austenitic stainless steel filler metal is used. A nickel based filler metal has a coefficient of thermal expansion closer to carbon steel resulting in significantly lower stress at elevated temperatures.
A . Lower
B . Higher
C . Altered
D . None of the above

Answer: B

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