The alloy stainless steel is used instead of pure iron for the ball of the pen.

Give two reasons why.

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Lance Campbell

Chemistry

19 January, 16:51

The alloy stainless steel is used instead of pure iron for the ball of the pen.

Give two reasons why.

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Neil Roach · Answer 1

Stainless steel is used instead of pure iron in ball of pen mainly because

1. Iron is just a mixture of carbon of and other impurities due to which it in not ductile.

2. Iron is difficult to form any shape as compared to steel.

Lina Elliott · Answer 2

Pure iron may corrode in time. stainless steel does not.

The alloy stainless steel is used instead of pure iron for the ball of the pen.Give two reasons why.

The alloy stainless steel is used instead of pure iron for the ball of the pen.

Give two reasons why.