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How is stainless steel different from pure iron?
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Some differences between stainless steel and pure iron are given below:
| Property | Stainless Steel (an Alloy of iron) | Pure Iron |
| Composition | Iron (Fe) + chromium (Cr)+ nickel (Ni) + carbon (C) | Mostly iron (Fe) with very few impurities |
| Strength | Stronger and harder | Relatively soft and malleable |
| Corrosive resistance | Highly resistant due to chromium forming a protective oxide layer | Rusts easily when exposed to moisture and oxygen |
| Cost | More expensive due to alloying elements | Cheaper compared to stainless steel |
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