The conversion of iron into steel involves the removal of impurities and the addition of: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The conversion of iron into steel involves the removal of impurities and the addition of:
A. Nitrogen and sulfur
B. Carbon and other alloying elements
C. Oxygen and hydrogen
D. Phosphorus only
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Steel is an alloy of iron with controlled amounts of carbon (0.02-2.1%) and often other elements like manganese, chromium, nickel, etc. Cast iron contains 2-4% carbon. In steelmaking (Bessemer, LD process), impurities like excess carbon, silicon, manganese, sulfur, phosphorus are oxidized and removed, then desired carbon and alloying elements are added to achieve specific properties.

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