Definitions
- Referring to a strong and durable metal alloy made by combining iron with carbon. - Talking about a material used in construction, manufacturing, and engineering. - Describing a quality of being tough, resilient, and unyielding.
- Referring to a metallic element that is malleable, ductile, and magnetic. - Talking about a material used in construction, manufacturing, and engineering. - Describing a quality of being strong, rigid, and unyielding.
List of Similarities
- 1Both are metals used in construction, manufacturing, and engineering.
- 2Both are strong and durable materials.
- 3Both can be magnetic.
- 4Both can be shaped and molded into various forms.
- 5Both have been used for centuries in human history.
What is the difference?
- 1Composition: Steel is an alloy made by combining iron with carbon, while iron is a pure metallic element.
- 2Properties: Steel is harder, stronger, and more resistant to corrosion than iron.
- 3Uses: Steel is commonly used in building structures, machinery, tools, and weapons, while iron is used in ornamental works, household items, and decorative elements.
- 4Production: Steel requires a more complex and energy-intensive process to produce than iron.
- 5Cost: Steel is generally more expensive than iron due to its higher strength and durability.
Remember this!
Steel and iron are both metals used in construction, manufacturing, and engineering. However, the difference between steel and iron is their composition, properties, uses, production, and cost. Steel is an alloy made by combining iron with carbon, which makes it harder, stronger, and more resistant to corrosion than iron. Steel is commonly used in building structures, machinery, tools, and weapons, while iron is used in ornamental works, household items, and decorative elements.
