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What is stainless steel? How is stainless steel made? State an important property of stainless steel.
Stainless steel is an alloy of iron that contains a minimum of approximately 11% chromium. The Elements are mixed together in a definite ratio to prevent rusting and to give other properties to iron like providing heat-resistant properties, etc. Stainless steel is obtained by combining carbon, chromium, and nickel in iron. The composition of various elements in stainless steel is: Fe (83%) + C (1%) + Cr (15%) + Ni (1%). One of the most important properties of Stainless steel is that it does not rust. Hence, it is widely used for making utensils, cutlery, surgical instruments, and ornamental articles. Other properties may include heat-resistant properties, strength, shine, etc. Other properties may include heat-resistant properties, strength, shine, etc.