State the composition and two uses of following alloys:
Stainless steel

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Stainless steel: It is an alloy of $83$ % iron, $1$ % carbon, $15$ % chromium and $1$ % nickel.

Uses of stainless steel.
$∙$ It is used for making household utensils.
$∙$ It is used for making surgical instruments.

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State the composition and two uses of following alloys: Stainless steel

Stainless steel: It is an alloy of 83 % iron, 1 % carbon, 15 % chromium and 1 % nickel. Uses of stainless steel. ∙ It is used for making household utensils. ∙ It is used for making surgical instruments.

State the composition and two uses of following alloys:
Stainless steel

Stainless steel: It is an alloy of $83$ % iron, $1$ % carbon, $15$ % chromium and $1$ % nickel.

Uses of stainless steel.
$∙$ It is used for making household utensils.
$∙$ It is used for making surgical instruments.