Which of the following alloying element of stainless steel that attributes a large increase in stress-corrosion resistance?

Which of the following alloying element of stainless steel that attributes a large increase in stress-corrosion resistance? Correct Answer Nickel

Stainless steel is a generic term that attributes to the alloy system of iron-carbon-chromium and nickel. Addition of nickel as alloying element up to 10% attributes in a rapid and large increase in stress-corrosion resistance of stainless steel.

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Assertion 'a': Hardenability of steel can be increased by adding certain alloying elements.
Reason 'r': The alloying elements can provide a fine dispersion of alloy carbides