18/8 steel is a/an __________ stainless steel ?
Correct answer: A. Austenitic
- A. Austenitic
- B. Ferritic
- C. Martensitic
- D. None of these
Explanation
18/8 stainless steel contains approximately 18% chromium and 8% nickel. The nickel stabilises the austenitic structure, so this common grade is austenitic stainless steel.
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