{"id":88961,"date":"2025-06-01T07:25:42","date_gmt":"2025-06-01T07:25:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/mcq\/?p=88961"},"modified":"2025-06-01T07:25:42","modified_gmt":"2025-06-01T07:25:42","slug":"which-one-of-the-following-metal-is-not-an-essential-component-in-stai","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/mcq\/which-one-of-the-following-metal-is-not-an-essential-component-in-stai\/","title":{"rendered":"Which one of the following metal is NOT an essential component in stai"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Which one of the following metal is NOT an essential component in stainless steel ?<\/p>\n<p>[amp_mcq option1=&#8221;Iron&#8221; option2=&#8221;Nickel&#8221; option3=&#8221;Chromium&#8221; option4=&#8221;Tin&#8221; correct=&#8221;option4&#8243;]<\/p>\n<div class=\"psc-box-pyq-exam-year-detail\">\n<div class=\"pyq-exam\">\n<div class=\"psc-heading\">This question was previously asked in<\/div>\n<div class=\"psc-title line-ellipsis\">UPSC NDA-2 &#8211; 2023<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"pyq-exam-psc-buttons\"><a href=\"\/pyq\/pyq-upsc-nda-2-2023.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"psc-pdf-button\" rel=\"noopener\">Download PDF<\/a><a href=\"\/pyq-upsc-nda-2-2023\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"psc-attempt-button\" rel=\"noopener\">Attempt Online<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<section id=\"pyq-correct-answer\">\nD) Tin is NOT an essential component in stainless steel.<br \/>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"pyq-key-points\">\n&#8211; Stainless steel is primarily an alloy based on Iron (Fe).<br \/>\n&#8211; The key element that provides its characteristic corrosion resistance (&#8220;stainless&#8221; property) is Chromium (Cr), which must be present in a minimum amount (typically 10.5% by mass). Chromium forms a passive, protective oxide layer on the surface.<br \/>\n&#8211; Nickel (Ni) is another common and essential alloying element in many widely used types of stainless steel, particularly austenitic stainless steels (like the 300 series, e.g., 304 and 316). Nickel enhances corrosion resistance, strength, and ductility.<br \/>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"pyq-additional-information\">\n&#8211; Iron, Chromium, and often Nickel are the primary essential metallic components of stainless steel. Other elements like Carbon (controlled for strength and ductility), Manganese, Silicon, Molybdenum (for increased corrosion resistance), etc., are also present, but Iron, Chromium, and Nickel are central to its structure and properties.<br \/>\n&#8211; Tin (Sn) is not typically used as an alloying element in stainless steel. It is used in other alloys (like bronze, pewter, solder) or as a coating (tin plating), but it is not considered an essential component of stainless steel formulations.<br \/>\n<\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Which one of the following metal is NOT an essential component in stainless steel ? 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Chromium forms a passive, protective oxide layer on the surface. - Nickel (Ni) is another common and essential alloying element in many widely used types of stainless steel, particularly austenitic stainless steels (like the 300 series, e.g., 304 and 316). 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