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What properties make steel a good choice for building material?
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∙ 11y ago
Durability, maleability, strength, anti-corrosive
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 12y agoSteel alloys are valuable because they are very strong. They do not corrode easily, or are corrosion resistant. They are much harder than normal metals.
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∙ 11y agoSteel is relatively affordable, it is very strong, it can be manufactured in any desired shape.
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