The important metal used with iron to produce stainless steel is
A
Aluminium
B
Chromium
C
Tin
D
Carbon
Correct Answer: Chromium
Stainless steels are iron alloys with a minimum of 10.5% chromium. Other alloying elements are added to enhance their structure and properties such as formability, strength and cryogenic toughness. These include metals such as: Nickel.