Caustic stress corrosion cracking typically propagates _______ to the weld in adjacent base metal but can occur in the weld deposit or heat affected zone.

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Caustic stress corrosion cracking typically propagates in the direction parallel to the weld in adjacent base metal. It can also occur in the weld deposit or heat affected zone, but its propagation is primarily parallel to the weld.

Caustic Stress Corrosion Cracking Typically Propagates _______ to the Weld