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Question

The important metal used with iron to produce stainless steel is:

  1. carbon
  2. tin
  3. chromium
  4. aluminium

Answer:

Option C: chromium

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “chromium”.

Chromium is the primary alloying element in stainless steel, imparting its corrosion-resistant properties.