AlloysTotal Questions: 4241. Stainless steel is an alloy of— [63rd B.P.S.C. (Pre) 2017](a) Iron and Nickel(b) Iron and Chromium(c) Iron and Zinc(d) Copper and Chromium(e) None of the above/More than one of the aboveCorrect Answer: (b) Iron and ChromiumSolution:Stainless steel (stain-free iron) is an alloy whose constituent elements generally are approximately as follows:Iron: 89.4%Chromium: 10.0%Manganese: 0.35%Carbon: 0.25% Iron and Chromium: This is the most fundamental and defining combination for stainless steel.42. How much carbon does steel contain? [M.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2000](a) 0.1–2%(b) 7–10%(c) 10–50%(d) ZeroCorrect Answer: (a) 0.1–2%Solution:The amount of Carbon contained in Steel lies between 0.1% to 2%.Submit Quiz« Previous12345