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Why does iron is considered the solvent and carbon is the solute in steel?
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∙ 6y ago
It doesn't "dissolve" in the chemical sense of the term, but is does melt, disperse, and form a mixture with molten iron.
When the iron first becomes a solid from a liquid (at least above 1130'C), it is in the form of austenite, which is a face-centred cubic structure of iron.
The structure leaves holes big enough for the smaller carbon atoms to fit in. However, when the austenite is quenched and forced to cool quickly, the iron goes through a eutectic transformation and becomes a body-centred cubic structure. This leaves no hole for the carbon atom to fit into, and so the carbon atoms are squeezed by the structure, causing a lot of tension and making the steel hard and brittle. The carbon atoms cannot be compressed, so they force the lattice to become tetrahedral instead of cubic.
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∙ 11y ago
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What is an example of a solution in which the solute and solvent are not easily distinguishable?
Non-newtonian fluids would fit this description. A non-newtonian fluid is a combination between a solid and a liquid. An example would be water mixed with cornstarch. A. solution is form when solute is dissolve in solvent. it is not necessary that solution is always form between solid in liquid or liquid in liquid. there are some examples of solution that are not liquid. e.g solution of Gas (solute) in Gas (solvent) EXAMPLE Air. solution of solid (solute) in solid (solvent) EXAMPLE carbon in iron or steel. solution of solid (solute) in gas (solvent) EXAMPLE dust particles in smoke.
When Chromium is alloyed with steel what type of steel is produce?
It depends on the chromium content. If it is 13% or more, it creates stainless steel. Any less then that would still be considered as high carbon, tool steel, etc.
Does carbon react with steel?
Carbon react with iron forming carbides in steel.
Can solids mixtures be solutions?
Yes. A solution consists of a Solute - which is dissolved into another substance known as a Solvent.An example of a solid solution would be with steel (Carbon in Iron), and Alloys (eg. Bronze)
What is the alloy of steel?
The alloy of steel is carbon and iron.
What is solvent and solute in steel?
It is carbon and iron
What is the solvent in steel?
The solute is copper and the solvent is zinc.
What is the Solute and solvent of stainless steel?
the solute in stainless steel is carbon and the solvent is iron that's the startling truth
Sample of steel is composed of 5 percent carbon and 95 percent iron Which is the solvent?
The steel (solute) is being dissolved into the iron (solvent)
Why is iron considered a solvent?
because you need more solvent than solute, so you need more to steel i guess
Is iron solvent of solute in steel?
Iron is the solvent in steel, while carbon and other elements such as manganese, chromium, and nickel are the solutes that are dissolved within the iron matrix.
What is the solvent in stainless steel?
carbon
What is the solvenT Of steeL?
carbon
What is the solute and solvent of steal?
If you think to steel this alloy is not a solid solution; the base of steel is iron.
What is the solutes in steel?
In what is called "mild steel", the principal solute is carbon.
Is A36 steel mild steel?
Yes. It is considered "Mild" Steel due to the low amount of carbon in the steel.
What is solute of bronze?
Bronze is an metal alloy and Copper is the solvent. Bronze is also a solid solution that solids melted and dissolved into each other. Ex. Steel,brass,bronze,sterling silver,gold,jewelry,dental arnalgam which is silver and mercury.
