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In addition to iron, carbon, and chromium, modern stainless steel may also contain other elements, such as nickel, niobium, molybdenum, and titanium. Nickel, molybdenum, niobium, and chromium enhance the corrosion resistance of stainless steel. It is the addition of a minimum of to the steel 12% chromium that makes it resist rust, or stain 'less' than other types of steel. The chromium in the steel combines with oxygen in the atmosphere to form a thin, invisible layer of chrome-containing oxide, called the passive film.
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∙ 6y agoThe main component of any steel is iron. Add to that carbon, and at least 10.5% chromium to get stainless steel. Other materials can be added for specific alloys.
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∙ 11y agoiron ore is the main component
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What are the 4 main elements in stainless steel?
The elements that make up stainless steel are nickel, iron,chromium and manganese.
Is stainless steel a pure substance or a mixture?
No; steel is an iron-carbon alloy. Stainless steel is an alloy of steel with chromium added. Stainless steel is usually 13-25% chromium (by weight).
WHAT is stronger stainless steel or white gold?
Stainless steel.
What is gold stainless steel?
Gold tone stainless steel refers to stainless steel that has been gold plated. This steel may have also been stained a gold color.
What is Relative Permeability of stainless steel?
The Relative Permeability of stainless steel is approximately 1. This is applicable to stainless steel with no or hardly any magnetic property.
If steel is a composite of several metals including lead then doesn't stainless steel also have lead in it?
Stainless steel does not contain lead. The main component of stainless steel is iron. Stainless steel contains manganese, chromium and nickel in varying amounts. Traces of nitrogen and sulfur may also be present The carbon content varies from type to type.
Can stainless steel canteens contain traces of lead that could pose a threat to health?
Lead is not a component of stainless steel.
What is the main advantage of using stainless steel instead of mild steel?
Many stainless steels are stronger than mild steel. Stainless steel is also corrosion resistant to many different environments where mild steel is not.
What is the main advantage of stainless steel?
its stainless It does not rust, hence the name stain less
What is the main component of steel?
iron
What are the 4 main elements in stainless steel?
The elements that make up stainless steel are nickel, iron,chromium and manganese.
What is the main advantage of stainless steel over mild steel?
Many stainless steels are stronger. It's also more corrosion resistant.
Can stainless steel be magnatized?
There is stainless steel and there is magnaized stainless steel but you can not make regular stainless steel magnetic
What gas is added to steel to make stainless steel?
There are a large number of varieties of stainless steel, many of which contain nothing that would normally be considered a gas, and the most significant component other than iron is usually chromium. You're probably thinking of nitrogen, which is a minor component (considerably less than 1%, compared to chromium which is often around 10-20%) in certain types of stainless steel.
Are stainless steel in-ground pools durable?
steel is steel and there is nothing you can do about it even if it is stainless steel or it i not stainless steel it will rust
Is stainless steel a homogeneous or heterogeneous mixture?
Stainless steel is a metal alloy. All metal alloys are a Heterogeneous mixture because the elements contained therein are not chemically bonded. If heated, stainless steel forks, for instance, would separate into their component metals according to density.
Can you weld steel to stainless steel?
Yep, you can weld steel to stainless and you can weld stainless to steel. You can use steel or stainless welding rod in either case but the steel or steel welding rod will of course rust.
