Previous year MCQs

General science UPPSC 2002 GS-I
Question

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

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option B: Chromium

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Chromium”.

The important metal used with iron to produce stainless steel is: (2) Chromium

Stainless steel is a group of iron-based alloys. It contains approximately 11% chromium in a composition. Chromium prevents the iron from rusting and also provides heat-resistant properties.

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