Question
Download Solution PDFSteels contains-
Answer (Detailed Solution Below)
Detailed Solution
Download Solution PDFThe correct answer is 0.1 - 2% carbon.
Key Points
- Steel is an alloy of iron and carbon containing less than 2% carbon and 1% manganese and trace amounts of silicon, phosphorus, sulphur and oxygen.
- The steel Melting Process was invented by Bessemer.
- Stainless Steel was invented by Harry Brearley.
Additional Information
- Alloy: It is a solid-solid mixture of two or more metals and non-metal.
- Alloy enhances the property of a particular metal.
- Some other important alloys are:
|
Alloys |
Composition |
Uses |
|
German Silver |
Cu + Zn + Ni |
In making utensils. |
| Gun Metal | Cu + Sn + Zn + Pb | Make steam and hydraulic castings, gears, statues and various small objects. |
|
Bell Metal |
Cu + Sn |
For casting bells and statues. |
|
Rose Metal |
Bi+Pb+Sn |
For making automatic fuse. |
| Solder | Pb + Sn | Bond metal workpieces together. |
| Stainless steel | Fe + Cr + Ni + C | Making kitchen accessories, cookware, and cutlery |
| Brass | Cu + Zn | Making ornaments and utensils. |
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