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Steel is made of iron to which is added between 0,02 % and 1.67 % of carbon.
If you go over 2% of carbon, you'll get cast iron instead of steel.
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∙ 8y agoIt is the metal iron (and the nonmetal carbon) that make the alloy we call steel. Other additives such as chromium, manganese and magnesium are often added to alter the properties of the resulting steel.
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∙ 13y agoIron
Steel is an alloy of iron and carbon. Carbon (C) is a non-metal, and iron (Fe) is a transition metal.
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∙ 16y agoSteel is made up mainly of Iron with a low content (0.2 to 2%) of carbon depending on the grade of steel.
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∙ 15y agosteel is an alloy consisting of iron, with very small amounts of carbon.
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∙ 13y agoSteel is made up of iron and a small percentage of carbon.
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∙ 14y agoIron is a metal used to make steel.
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Can coal be made into steel?
no because coal is not metal. you need metal to make metal or 2 different alloys of a metal such as iron. <><><> Coal is used in MAKING steel, but it is not MADE into steel.
Steel is a metal or non metal?
Steel is mostly iron, which is a metal, but a lot of steel contains carbon, which is a nonmetal.
What is the metal used for galvanising iron?
It is the element zinc in its molten state that we dip iron or steel into to galvanize it.
Which metal is electroplated on iron and is used for making utensils?
The most popular metal for cutlery is steel, an iron based alloy. Also, rarer alloys such as Stellite, Talonite - Cobalt based alloys, and Titanium based alloys. The list of steels and other alloys used in knifemaking is attached.
What mental is used along with carbon to make steel?
the metal is Iron(Fe). check for spelling mistakes before posting the question!!
What metal is used with carbon to make steel?
Iron
Metal used along with carbon to make steel?
Iron
What is a metal used along with carbon to make steel?
Iron (Fe)
What metal is used to make an alloy with carbon?
Iron is mixed with Carbon to make Steel.
Can coal be made into steel?
no because coal is not metal. you need metal to make metal or 2 different alloys of a metal such as iron. <><><> Coal is used in MAKING steel, but it is not MADE into steel.
What shiny mirror-like metal is mixed with iron to make stainless steel?
Chrome is used with iron to create stainless steel alloys.
What metal is used for buildings?
Usually, iron or steel is used. These metals are strong, especially steel, and iron is cheap but durable.
What magnetic metal is used in the production of steel?
Iron
What metal was used in antique guns?
Iron or steel.
Steel is a metal or non metal?
Steel is mostly iron, which is a metal, but a lot of steel contains carbon, which is a nonmetal.
What transition metal is used in many important alloys including steel?
Steel is an alloy of iron and carbon. Carbon (C) is a non-metal, and iron (Fe) is a transition metal.
What unreactive metal is used by police?
Copper!
