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Is steel an element or a compound?
It is neither an element not a compound. Steel is an alloy. An alloy is a mixture of a metal and another element. In the case of steel, it is principally iron (an element), with about 0.2% to 2,0% carbon ( an element), mixed in. Other elements can be mixed in , e.g. chromium to form Stainless Steel, or Tungsten to form hard wearing steel.
Why isn't steel an element?
The main element from which steel is made is Iron (Fe) but steel is not pure - (not just iron) it is an alloy of iron and other elements, primarily carbon. Element MUST be pure substances and if steel were pure it would be Iron.
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.
Steel is made from what heavier element?
iron
Is crome vandalium carbon steel?
Vandalium is not steel nor carbon it is another element.
What is red-shortness in steel?
is the steel which breaks as it's heated to red hot
Is steel a non-element or a element?
A non element. Steel is formed from Iron and carbon.
Is the element steel an electrical conductor?
Steel isn't an element but, yes, it is a conductor.
What element is in the major compound of steel?
Iron is the major element in steel. Only an element can be an element, and an element can not be a compound, the definition of which requires more than one element.
Is steel an element or a compound?
It is neither an element not a compound. Steel is an alloy. An alloy is a mixture of a metal and another element. In the case of steel, it is principally iron (an element), with about 0.2% to 2,0% carbon ( an element), mixed in. Other elements can be mixed in , e.g. chromium to form Stainless Steel, or Tungsten to form hard wearing steel.
Cold shortness in steel?
The steel having this defect cracks when being worked in cold state. This defect is due to presence of excess of phosphorus
What element can convert steel into stainless steel?
chromium
What is cold shortness?
Cold-shortness: Large quantities of phosphorus (in excess of 0.12%P) reduces the ductility, thereby increasing the tendency of the steel to crack when cold worked. This brittle condition at temperatures below the recrystallization temperature is called cold-shortness.
What element is 35 percent stronger then steel?
Bone is 5 times stronger than steel, but not an element.
Why isn't steel an element?
The main element from which steel is made is Iron (Fe) but steel is not pure - (not just iron) it is an alloy of iron and other elements, primarily carbon. Element MUST be pure substances and if steel were pure it would be Iron.
Is a steel vegetable can a element or compound?
neither, steel is an alloy.
Is steel wool an element or mixture?
Steel wool is a mixture.
