A condition where steel loses strength due to the removal of carbon and carbides leaving only an iron matrix is called decarburization. This occurs during high temperatures, during PWHT and from exposure to fires. Which of the following materials is not affected by this?

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Duplex SS is not affected by decarburization as it contains both austenite and ferrite phases, which maintain their strength even when decarburization occurs. Both low alloy steel and carbon steel are affected by decarburization.

A Condition Where Steel Loses Strength Due to the Removal