What are the components of stainless steel and what is its melting point? Is it a Metal or a Non- metal?

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Stainless steel is mainly made up of chromium. Other secondary components are nickel and manganese.
Since it is an mixture of so many metals it is an alloy.

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What are the components of stainless steel and what is its melting point? Is it a Metal or a Non- metal?

Stainless steel is mainly made up of chromium. Other secondary components are nickel and manganese.Since it is an mixture of so many metals it is an alloy.

Stainless steel is mainly made up of chromium. Other secondary components are nickel and manganese.
Since it is an mixture of so many metals it is an alloy.