{"id":6333,"date":"2024-04-15T02:27:14","date_gmt":"2024-04-15T02:27:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/mcq\/?p=6333"},"modified":"2024-04-15T02:27:14","modified_gmt":"2024-04-15T02:27:14","slug":"stainless-steel-resists-corrosion-due-to-a-carbon-b-sulphur-c-vanadium-d-chromium","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/mcq\/stainless-steel-resists-corrosion-due-to-a-carbon-b-sulphur-c-vanadium-d-chromium\/","title":{"rendered":"Stainless steel resists corrosion due to A. Carbon B. Sulphur C. Vanadium D. Chromium"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[amp_mcq option1=&#8221;Carbon&#8221; option2=&#8221;Sulphur&#8221; option3=&#8221;Vanadium&#8221; option4=&#8221;Chromium&#8221; correct=&#8221;option4&#8243;]<!--more--><\/p>\n<p>The correct answer is D. Chromium.<\/p>\n<p>Chromium is the main element that makes stainless steel resistant to corrosion. It forms a thin, invisible layer of chromium oxide on the surface of the steel that protects it from further oxidation. This layer is self-healing, so it can repair itself if it is damaged.<\/p>\n<p>Carbon, sulfur, and vanadium are all alloying elements that are added to stainless steel to improve its properties. Carbon increases the strength of the steel, sulfur improves machinability, and vanadium improves toughness. However, none of these elements contribute to the corrosion resistance of stainless steel.<\/p>\n<p>Corrosion is the process of deterioration of a material due to its reaction with its environment. It can be caused by a variety of factors, including exposure to acids, bases, salts, and oxygen. Stainless steel is resistant to corrosion because of its chromium content. Chromium forms a thin, invisible layer of chromium oxide on the surface of the steel that protects it from further oxidation. 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