Previous year MCQs

General science UPPSC 2006 GS-I
Question

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

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option C: chromium

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “chromium”.
Chromium is the primary alloying element in stainless steel, imparting its corrosion-resistant properties.

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