Steel 0.0 / 5 ? ChemistryMetals, metal ores and alloysGCSEAQA Created by: Megan xCreated on: 07-06-14 14:47 Why can't pure iron be used on it's own as a metal? It's too soft. 1 of 14 Why can't iron from a blast furnace be used in it's own as a metal? It's too brittle and easily corrodes (rusts). 2 of 14 What is added to Iron to make steel? Carbon is added to Iron to make steel. (an alloy) 3 of 14 What is added to Iron to make other steels (inlcuding Stainless Steel)? Prouced by adding other metals to iron. 4 of 14 Why are alloys like Steel developed? Alloys like Steel are developed to have necessary properties for a specific purpose. 5 of 14 In Steel the amount of Carbon and/ or other elements determines what? It's properties. 6 of 14 Steel with a high Carbon content is? Hard and strong. 7 of 14 Steel with low carbon content is? Soft and easily shaped. 8 of 14 Mild Steel (0.25% of Carbon) is? Easily pressed into shape. 9 of 14 What is Steel with a high Carbon content used for? Screwdrivers 10 of 14 What is Steel with a low Carbon content used for? Cars (as well as mild steel). 11 of 14 What does Stainless Steel contain? Nickel and Chromium 12 of 14 What is Stainless Steel's properties? Hard and resistant to corrosion. 13 of 14 What is Stainless Steel usually used for? Knives and Forks. 14 of 14
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