[Retracted] Characterization and Parametric Optimization of EN-10149-2 Steel Welded Joints Made by MIG Welding

Table 13

Vickers hardness test value.

Sample	Parent metal
	Trial 1	Trial 2	Trial 3	Average value
Sample no. 1	166	153	159	159
Sample no. 2	168	160	170	166
Sample no. 3	165	150	156	157
Sample no. 4	140	155	158	151
Sample no. 5	150	154	162	155
Sample no. 6	155	168	170	164
Sample no. 7	171	166	154.3	164
Sample no. 8	158	157	146.3	154
Sample no. 9	166	158	149.1	158
Average value	160	158	158	158.70