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Creating an alloy out of any metal is for garnering the properties of both types of metals. Sometimes for anti-corrosive properties or strenghtening, or even causing a metal to be more maleable while not breaking.

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Why does mild steel rust?

In mild steel there are negligeble alloying elements which has no effect on physical & chemical properties of MS. On the other hand due to alloying elements [ Ni & Cr ] oxidation is avoided.


Is steel harder than platinum?

Yes, most steel is harder than pure platinum. Steel is an alloy of several different elements. If you were to add alloying elements to Platinum, it would become harder as well.


What is the difference between ms and cs steel?

MS stands for mild steel. This is steel than only has a small about of carbon. It's strong, but not easily tempered. CS stands for carbon steel. In carbon steel, the main alloying element is carbon.


What is the difference of steel and stainless steel?

Stainless steel in metallurgical definition is a steel that contains ~14% or more Chromium. Other alloying elements such as Nickel can also improve steel's stain resistance properties. The amount of free Chromium, i.e. not tied up in carbides determines steel's stain resistance ability. Higher carbon content leaves less free Chromium in the alloy, which explains why some of the high end stainless steels with more % of Chromium are less stain resistant than lower grade stainless steels with less Chromium and Carbon. However, given time and conditions all steels will rust. For more information on alloying elements effects on the steel see the related links.


When is steel used as an electrical conductor?

the main purpose of steel in acsr conductors is for mechanical strength

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Is stainless steel a nonalloy steel?

Stainless steel is an Alloy steel because it contains chromium as an alloying element - steels without alloying elements are called carbon steels.


An alloying agent in steel and an active?

An alloying agent in steel is carbon, which increases the hardness and strength of the steel. An active element in steelmaking is oxygen, which can react with impurities in the steel to form oxides and improve the overall quality of the steel.


Is iron used for making steel?

yes. steel is an alloy in which major alloying element are iron and carbon along with other minor alloying element such as zinc, chromium etc .


What is spherodising?

Carbon steel, also called plain-carbon steel, is steel where the main alloying constituent is carbon


Why does mild steel rust?

In mild steel there are negligeble alloying elements which has no effect on physical & chemical properties of MS. On the other hand due to alloying elements [ Ni & Cr ] oxidation is avoided.


How is chromium used commercially?

It is THE key alloying element of stainless steel.


how you get steel?

Steel is just a form of iron that is refined differently to iron in a blast furnace, as it is allowed to have a small amount of carbon and other alloying metals. However other forms of steel such as weathering steel and stainless steel have other metals (chromium, magnesium etc.) added to them to give them the properties that they require for their particular purpose.


What makes steel be able to withstand a greater tensile force than iron?

Steel is an alloy; alloying components improve the properties of steel.


Are copper and zinc elements of steel?

Copper and zinc are not alloying elements for steels.


What is the density of forged steel?

The density of steel varies based on the alloying constituents but usually ranges between 7,750 and 8,050 kg


How steel is alloy made from iron?

Steel is an alloy because along with iron may contain many other alloying elements.


What is the function of alloying elements in tool steels?

Alloying elements in tool steels are added to enhance specific properties such as hardness, wear resistance, toughness, and corrosion resistance. They help improve the performance and durability of the steel in various cutting, forming, and shaping applications. Alloying elements can also influence the steel's machinability and heat-treating characteristics.