Why is stainless steel used instead of pure iron for the ball of the pen

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Chemistry

Tyler Moyer

17 March, 06:31

Why is stainless steel used instead of pure iron for the ball of the pen

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Yurem Bright · Answer 1

Stainless steel is used instead of pure iron in ball of pen mainly because

1. Iron is just a mixture of carbon of and other impurities due to which it in not ductile.

2. Iron is difficult to form any shape as compared to steel.