Question

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

  1. Aluminium
  2. Chromium
  3. Tin
  4. Carbon

Answer:

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.