Name the alloys which are used for the following purposes:
for making equipment for the food and dairy industry
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Solution
Stainless steel is the alloy of Iron (Fe) (74%), Chromium (Cr) (18%), and Nickel (Ni) (8%).
It is used in for making equipment for the food and dairy industry because of its corrosion resistance nature, smooth surface, ease to clean, and its nature to prevent bacterial contamination.
It is used to make utensils, cutlery, ornamental pieces, etc.
It is hard, corrosion-resistant, and tenacious.
Therefore, stainless steel is used for making equipment for food and dairy industry.