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Q: What makes steel harder then iron?
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Why do you turn iron into steel?

Because it makes it harder


How is iron used for steel?

because it can make steel an even tougher and harder steel compound.


Is carbon steel an element'?

No, steel is a combination of Carbon and Iron. When referring to steel as "carbon steel" usually means the particular sample contains more carbon. This makes the steel harder but less flexible making it more liable to fracture.


Difference between cast iron and mild steel?

The main difference between cast iron and mild steel is the carbon content. Mild steel has a lower carbon content than cast iron. This makes cast iron brittle, while mild steel is much harder.


What did they make steel out of?

Iron ore is purified with Carbon dioxide and it creates the harder substance steel


Is iron harder than steel?

Yes, Absolutely......... Gold is softer than Iron... Gold becomes Harder because of other components that is being added like Silver and Copper. They add these components to add strength into the Jeweleries.


What is high carbon steels?

Steel is a mixture of iron with a small amount (typically less than 2%) of carbon. Increasing the amount of carbon makes high-carbon steel, which is harder and stronger, but more brittle.


Is hardness of steel a chemical property?

Yes. Various elements are added to steel to make it harder, or stainless, etc. Tungsten is typically added to iron to make harder steel, but there are other elements for this, also.


What mineral makes a sink faucet'?

steel and iron


What element makes steel when carbon is added?

Iron.


What is differentiate between steel and Cast iron with reference to their carbon percentage and hardness?

iron with 1.5% of carbon by volume or less is called carbon steel and above 1.5% it is called cast iron, hardmess increases with the carbon % i.e. cast iron is harder than carbon steel


Specify what steel contains that makes it attracted by magnets?

Iron. Steel is made of iron. Iron is easily susceptible to molecular realignment which causes magnetism and attraction to it.