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Steel is actually iron that was smelted at much higher temperatures than normally (usually with a blast furnace). This extreme heat that is added removes many more impurities, actually making it denser and harder than usual iron.
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Is a steel nail a metal?
A nail made of steel.
What kind of materials are iron and steel?
Iron and steel are a type of metal (a Solid)
What is the difference between mild iron and mild steel?
Iron is the pure element, mild steel, or any steel is iron with a little bit of carbon added. The iron becomes mild steel, steel or any other type of steel depending on how much carbon is added to the iron.
What type of mixture is iron?
Steel Iron carbide or just plain carbide.
What type of rock is steel made form?
iron
What is the difference between an iron plow and a steel plow?
An iron plow is made of iron, which is a softer metal compared to steel. A steel plow is made of steel, a stronger and more durable material than iron. Steel plows are generally more effective for breaking up tough or rocky soil compared to iron plows.
What type of knives are used on iron chef?
carbon steel is the the type of knoves they use usually on iron chef.
What type of stainless steel will rust the fastest?
Iron (Iron is the only pure metal that rusts, all other metals corrode)
Why is steel superiour to iron?
Steel is very resistant to corrosion. It is hard and strong. It is resistant to stretching, depending on the type of steel; low-alloy steel and nickel steel. Steel is maleable, but not 'soft' like pure iron, iron is much more useful when in the form of steel. Pure iron is weak, too soft to be used in construction or for any building purposes.
What is formula mass of steel?
The RFM of steel varies dependent upon the levels of differing impurities which give each specific type of steel its desired properties. You need to be more specific in you question. Which type of steel?
What is the difference from the steel plow and iron plow?
The metal type and quality.
What is the percentage of iron in stainless steel?
That depends on the type of stainless; it will vary betwen 65-80% iron
