Q:If rail ties were melted, would they be like any other type of steel?

Steel okorder ... If care is not taken in the method used to melt the steel that alloy will change because the carbon will burn in the process. Also part of a steels rating is a result of heat treatments used. When melted it will loose those properties. By the way rail road ties are either wood or concrete- not steel.

Q:Correct me if I am wrong, but steel is an alloy between iron and carbon. Does the carbon in the steel stops the iron from rusting or corroding? Also what is the difference between mild steel and stainless steel?

Mild steel is an alloy. It is the most common form of steel. Mild steel (a so-called carbon steel) is a general term for a range of low carbon (a maximum of about 0.3%) steels that have good strength and can be bent, worked or can be welded into an endless variety of shapes for uses from vehicles (like cars and ships) to building materials. The carbon does not stop the material rusting or corroding. In addition to iron, carbon, and chromium, modern stainless steel may also contain other elements, such as nickel, niobium, molybdenum, and titanium. Nickel, molybdenum, niobium, and chromium enhance the corrosion resistance of stainless steel. It is the addition of a minimum of 12% chromium to the steel that makes it resist rust, or stain 'less' than other types of steel. The chromium in the steel combines with oxygen in the atmosphere to form a thin, invisible layer of chrome-containing oxide, called the passive film. The sizes of chromium atoms and their oxides are similar, so they pack neatly together on the surface of the metal, forming a stable layer only a few atoms thick. If the metal is cut or scratched and the passive film is disrupted, more oxide will quickly form and recover the exposed surface, protecting it from oxidative corrosion.

Q:which pokemon has the most steel pokemon???

Robopon ;) Transformers? really... fail joke, Robopon is essentially pokemon with robots ;) But on-topic, i believe Platinum would be your best choice.. from memory, it had no end of steel and steel-hybrids.

Q:Having a new kitchen and would like to know the pros and cons of stainless steel as opposed to white appliances. I can only think of finger marks on the SS, which I believe are difficult to remove. Anyone had both that they could advise please?

A relative had a stainless steel range. It always looked a fingerprinted mess. I have never liked it. To me, it is grey with a sheen. I hate grey. I am a white appliance person all the way. White makes the room look cleaner, brighter and larger and it is easy to keep clean. Stainless is a nightmare to keep clean. Almost forgot to mention, when we bought our house a few years ago, it had a stainless steel range, horribly marked and scratched. I got rid of it, in keeping with white.

Q:I have been thinking of buying a knife that says it has damascus steel. The reason for the question is that many people told me that damascus steel does not exist anymore, and that damascus nowadays is fake. Is this true???

damascus steel it says is made from ore containing either tungsten or vanadium, although most tools I've seen are made from chrome vanadium, it wouldn't be hard in this day and age to get the proper material. Although it DOES say in wikipedia that apparently the technique died out a long time ago due to shortage of the ore. Then it talks about reproduction attempts. So theoretically, yes, it could be the deal deal. But it does refer at the bottom about damascend steel which is made with a different technique, you could be buying one of those. NEXT TIME JUST LOOK UP THE ARTICLE YOURSELF AND READ IT

Q:Suppose you made a sword out of diamond (just follow me here, it's only theoretical). Would it be lighter than a sword of the same size made out of steel?

Diamond has half the density of steel but would make a terrible sword because it is not very tough. Toughness is a material's ability to resist breakage from forceful impact: Diamond has a toughness of 2.0 MPa·m1/2 and has a critical stress intensity factor of 3.4 MN·m?3/2. That makes it tough for a gem but are poor compared with steels. Plus diamond has a cleavage plane.

Q:I'm building a single-speed commuter bike and I was wondering what the advantages and disadvantages of steel and alloy wheels are. Any experts out there who can give me specifics for each kind?

Alloy Bike Wheels

Q:any one have an opinion? i've heard steel cut oatmeal is better for you...

Old fashioned is the whole oat - the steel cut is oats all cut up. The steel cut is more mushy when prepared while the old fashioned has that good thick texture and feel to it.

Q:and is that different from the components of steel

Making steel is very energy intensive. Mining the raw ore requires a lot of machinery that uses fuel or electricity . Transporting the ore requires a lot of fuel. Refining not only uses a lot of electricity but coal is added to change the iron ore into steel.

Q:i would like to know of any companies who buy shredded scrap steel

We are one of the biggest steel mills in Asia. Under our group, we have steel mills in Thailand and Bangladesh. On the monthly basis, we purchase steel scrap HMS1/2 80:20 and the shredded ISRI210/211, ISRI211 by bulk and 20' container to Thailand and Bangladesh. Due to the limitation of our existing shredded steel scrap supplier, we need to get more supply of the shredded. Please contact us or offer us of ISRI 210/211 or ISRI211 CFR Chittagong, Bangladesh with 500mt - 2000mt per shipment by 20' container. If any questions, please feel free to contact us.