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The stainless steel alloy is used for making

Chemistry
JAMB 2025

The stainless steel alloy is used for making

  • A. cutlery
  • B. permanent magnets
  • C. rock crushers
  • D. bridges
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Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation

Stainless steel is widely used for making cutlery (knives, forks, spoons, and other utensils) due to its excellent properties.

These properties include corrosion resistance (it doesn't rust easily), durability, hygiene, and non-reactive properties that make it safe for contact with food. 

B. permanent magnets: Permanent magnets are typically made from specific ferromagnetic alloys like Alnico, not stainless steel. Most common grades of stainless steel (austenitic) are non-magnetic.

C. rock crushers: Rock crushers require extremely hard and wear-resistant materials to withstand the abrasive forces involved. While some specialized, high-strength stainless steel grades might be used in certain industrial contexts, the primary material for heavy-duty rock crushing components is usually manganese steel or other extremely tough alloys designed for high impact and abrasion, not standard stainless steel.

D. bridges: While stainless steel can be used in certain components in bridge building for its corrosion resistance, especially in harsh environments, the primary structural material for most large bridges is typically structural steel (carbon steel) or concrete. The general use for "bridges" is less specific and less common than its use in cutlery manufacturing. 

The correct answer is option A - Cutlery

There is an explanation video available below.


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