Which risk increases significantly when inclusions disrupt the weld?

💡 Explanation

Hydrogen-induced cracking risk rises because hydrogen concentration increases because of particle segregation via the **Snoek effect**, where interstitial atoms diffuse and concentrate at stress points. Therefore cracking initiates readily, rather than maintaining strength; this effect bypasses increased ductility or uniform reduced corrosion.

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