the stainless steel it is element or compound?
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Stainless steel is neither an element nor a compound; it is an alloy. An alloy is a mixture of metals combined to create a material with specific properties.Stainless steel is primarily made of iron mixed with chromium (at least 10.5%), along with other elements like carbon, nickel, and molybdenum depending on the type.Unlike compounds, where elements are chemically bonded, in alloys, the metals are physically mixed but not chemically combined.Chromium gives stainless steel its corrosion resistance by forming a thin, protective oxide layer on the surface that can self-repair if damaged.
