what are the other elements present in stainless steel other than iron?

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                      Stainless steels are iron alloys with a minimum 10.5 % chromium. Some other elements are added to it to enhance its quality and properties like- formability, strength and toughness. Some of these elements are-

Nickel
Molybdenum
Titanium
Copper

Some - non-metals are also used -

Carbon
Nitrogen
 
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It is  made up of steel mixed with elements such as chromium, nickel, molybdenum, silicon, aluminum, and carbon.
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stainless steel production includes the alloying of iron with carbon, manganese, chromium, nickel, molybdenum, nitrogen, copper, titanium, phosphorus, sulphur, selenium, niobium, silicon, cobalt and calcium. Alloying additions depend on the steel's grade and composition.
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