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Steel is the name for several alloys of iron with other substances to improve its strength, or its corrosion resistance, or some other property. Since there is no one substance called 'steel' but a whole group, then it cannot be a pure substance. By chemistry definitions there are only 2 pure substances, elements and compounds.
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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.
Do steel chain necklaces oxidize?
No, not if its made of steel, but yes if its made of pure iron :) :P xx
Why are bolts made of steel?
Tip of the screw driver needs to be magnetic and strong simultaneously, so pure iron or pure stainless steel cannot be used. This is so because pure stainless steel cannot be magnetized and pure iron is not strong. What we use is called the mid steel. Mid steel has 98% of iron and 2% of strengthening materials. It is both strong and magnetic. This is why we use steel (mid steel) in making screw drivers.
Steel is not listed in the periodic table because it is?
a combination of elements. its not pure
How would you know whether a chemical is pure or impure?
An inpure chemical boil over a range of temperature. While, a pure solution melt at a fixed temperature.
When was Pure Steel Records created?
Pure Steel Records was created in 2006.
What are string basses made from?
Usually from metals such as steel and nickel. Like pure steel, nickel wrapped steel, pure steel etc
Is steel a pure metal?
no
Is Steel is a pure compound?
no
Is steel a pure?
Yes
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 pure titanium stronger than pure steel?
no it is not they are the same
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.
How much does pure steel cost?
There are many different types of steel. It would depend on the specifications of the steel.
what metal is a pure element brass copper steel or bronze?
cooper is a pure metal
Does steel wool burn faster in air or pure oxygen?
It burns faster in pure oxygen.
