Q. The important metal used with iron to produce stainless steel is:
Answer: Chromium
Notes: Ordinary steel is an alloy of iron and carbon but stainless steel is an alloy of iron with chromium and nickel Chromium prevents its from corrosion. Stainless steel differs from carbon steel by the amount of chromium present.
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