#RA-2263Read AloudCore & AcademicHard
Steel
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Steel is an alloy of two elements: iron and carbon. Steel alloys vary in their ratio of iron to steel as well as any additional metals present. For example, to create stainless steel, you would combine steel with chromium. Carbon steel contains a higher percentage of carbon, making it stronger than other steel alloys.
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