jan 1, 9000 BC - Iron discovery
Description:
Melting point: 1538°C
Boiling point: 2861°C
Atomic number: 26
Isotopes: 4
Alloy steels are carbon steels with other additives such as nickel, chromium, vanadium, tungsten and manganese. These are stronger and tougher than carbon steels and have a huge variety of applications including bridges, electricity pylons, bicycle chains, cutting tools and rifle barrels.
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