Core &
Ext. Metals: Uses
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Carbon & Alloy
Steel
Mild
steels for example contains less than 0.25% carbon.
It is useful for chains, nails, car
bodies, pylons etc.
Other
elements may also be added to make alloy
steels.
The most
important iron alloy is stainless
steel which contains Carbon, Chromium, and
Nickel.
As it is
tough and resistant to corrosion, it finds use in cutlery, surgical
instruments, kitchen sinks etc.
Steel
cutlery