Properties and uses of different kinds of steel
1 mark · NormalWhich of these is the typical composition of mild steel?
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Correct option: Iron with up to 0.25% carbon
Common mistakes: Confusing mild steel with stainless steel or high-carbon steel.
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A1 · 1 mark · Chooses the correct option: Iron with up to 0.25% carbon.
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Mild steel is an alloy of iron with up to about 0.25% carbon.