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Stainless steel contains iron, carbon, and which other main metals?
ACopper and Zinc
BChromium and Nickel
CTin and Lead
DAluminum and Magnesium
✓ Correct Answer: B — Chromium and Nickel
Chromium and nickel are added to steel to make it 'stainless' by providing resistance to corrosion.
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