Mild steel is
(A) A low carbon steel (0.05 to 0.3% carbon)
(B) Highly resistant to corrosion (as much as stainless steel)
(C) A high carbon steel (0.5 to 1.5% carbon)
(D) Very poor in strength & ductility

1 Answer

Answer :

(A) A low carbon steel (0.05 to 0.3% carbon)

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