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Stainless steel is a/an ________ alloy.(a) vacant(b) interstitial(c) substitution(d) pureI got this question in an interview.The origin of the question is Imperfections in Solids topic in portion Solid State of Chemistry – Class 12

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The correct answer is (b) interstitial

To explain: STAINLESS STEEL is an interstitial alloy. Carbon atoms are introduced into interstitial spaces of iron lattice as an impurity. Further ALLOYING sees the introduction of nickel, CHROMIUM in the interstitial spaces.



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