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Lupe Hahn
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NO!!!
It is an alloy of iron and carbon. An alloy is a MIXTURE of elements. NOT a combination.
The percentage of carbon in steel ranges from 0.2% to 2% depending on the nature and use of the steel. Other metals can be alloyed to steel to give it chartacteristic qualities.
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∙ 6y agoNo and Yes.Metal is a generic term given to something metallic. As such a metal my not be a pure substance, metals are frequently alloyed.
However, it is possible to have a particular metal that is a pure substance.
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∙ 9y agoIf steel were a pure substance it would be iron. It is actually a solution, a mixture of iron, carbon, various other metals chosen for their impact on its strength and other properties, and some non-metallic elements.
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∙ 14y agosteel is an alloy consisting of mostly iron, with a carbon content which varies depending on how stiff/brittle you require the material to be
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∙ 12y agono. Most steel is two or three percent carbon, and 98 or 97% iron
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∙ 9y agoWell, most interesting fact: it is NOT. Steel is an alloy (mixture)
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∙ 8y agoNo. Steel is an alloy, based on iron. But with other stuff thrown in. Other metals, carbon, usually.
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∙ 9y agoSteel is not a pure substance - is an alloy.
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Is steel an element compound pure substance or mixture?
Steel is an alloy- which is a compound, or intermixture. So it is not an element or pure substance.
Is steel pure or inpure?
Steel is the name for several alloys of iron with other substances to improve its strength, or its corrosion resistance, or some other property. Since there is no one substance called 'steel' but a whole group, then it cannot be a pure substance. By chemistry definitions there are only 2 pure substances, elements and compounds.
Are iron filings a compound mixture or element?
pure substance
Is iron a mixture or a pure substance?
Iron is an element, so it is a pure substance.
Is stainless steel a pure substance or a mixture?
No; steel is an iron-carbon alloy. Stainless steel is an alloy of steel with chromium added. Stainless steel is usually 13-25% chromium (by weight).
Is steel an element compound pure substance or mixture?
Steel is an alloy- which is a compound, or intermixture. So it is not an element or pure substance.
Is steel pure or inpure?
Steel is the name for several alloys of iron with other substances to improve its strength, or its corrosion resistance, or some other property. Since there is no one substance called 'steel' but a whole group, then it cannot be a pure substance. By chemistry definitions there are only 2 pure substances, elements and compounds.
Is iron is a pure substance or mixture?
Iron is a pure substance. It's an element (Fe) and a bar of Iron is no mixture. If it was pure iron, then by definition it would be pure. However iron is rarely pure, it is usually in alloy with something.
Is acetone a pure substance or mixture?
pure substance, propanone
Are iron filings a compound mixture or element?
pure substance
Is iron a mixture or a pure substance?
Iron is an element, so it is a pure substance.
Is stainless steel a pure substance or a mixture?
No; steel is an iron-carbon alloy. Stainless steel is an alloy of steel with chromium added. Stainless steel is usually 13-25% chromium (by weight).
Is a lemon a pure substance?
it is a pure substance.... not
Is a tin a pure substance?
Pure substance
A pure substance is the what throughout?
A pure substance is the same throughout. When a substance is 100% something it is pure.
Is Methane a mixture or a pure substance?
Methane is a pure substance.
Is helium gas a pure substance or mixture?
Helium is pure as it is on the periodic table.
