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Question
Give composition and uses of the following alloys. Mention the reason for its use.
Stainless steel
Solution
| Alloys | Composition | Uses |
| Stainless steel | Fe = 75% Ni = 8- 10% Cr = 15 - 18% C = 0.5 - 1% |
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