Chromium is a blue-white metal that is hard, brittle and very corrosion resistant. Chromium can be polished to form a very shiny surface and is often plated to other metals to form a protective and attractive covering. Chromium is added to steel to h...
The processing of the metal in blades is just as important as the alloys used, because it must be both hard and durable at the same time as well as flexible. This is only achieved by laminating layers which adds strength and forging which adds streng...
Is this an academic question? An engineering question? Just a curiosity? Consult the "Table Of Elements" that was in the High School Science book. Steel is a man made manufactured product composed of Iron ore, carbon and a combination of elements eng...