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is stainless steel a polymer
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Stainless steel is not a polymer; it is an alloy, primarily composed of iron, carbon, and chromium, among other elements. Polymers are large molecules made of repeating subunits called monomers, which are organic in nature (e.g., plastics, rubbers). Stainless steel's properties such as corrosion resistance, strength, and malleability come from its metallic crystalline structure, distinctively different from the molecular chains observed in polymers. It is widely used in applications where both the strength of metal and resistance to corrosion are required, such as in kitchenware, construction, and medical instruments. Understanding this distinction is important in material science and engineering applications.
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