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Download Solution PDFStainless steel is an alloy of
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Download Solution PDFThe correct answer is Option 2 i.e. Iron, chromium and nickel
- Steel (Carbon steel) is composed of Iron and carbon, which is the main component of stainless steel.
- Stainless steel differs from carbon steel by the amount of chromium present, which is added to make it resistant to rust.
- Stainless steel, also known as inox steel or inox is a steel alloy of iron, nickel, and a minimum of 10.5% chromium.
- Stainless steel is notable for its corrosion resistance, and it is widely used for food handling and cutlery among many other applications.
- An alloy is a substance made by melting two or more elements together, at least one of the metal.
| Name of the alloy | Made up of |
| Brass | Copper and Zinc |
| Bronze | Copper and Tin |
| Stainless steel | Iron, chromium, Nickle, Carbon |
| German Silver | Copper, Zinc, and Nickle |
| Nickel Steel | Iron and Nickel |
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