Stainless Steel is mainly an alloy of:

Stainless Steel is mainly an alloy of:

  • (A) Copper and Zinc
  • (B) Red Brass and Yellow Brass
  • (C) Zinc and Tin
  • (D) Chromium and Nickel
Stainless steel is an iron-based alloy that contains chromium as the primary component. It requires a percentage of 10.5 to 12% chromium to form a self-healing oxide layer on the surface to impart the famous corrosion-resistance properties to the material. The next most popular component added to the iron matrix is nickel, which is added to impart corrosion resistance, ductility, and formability to the material, especially to the popular 18/8 variety.
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