What is the difference between carbon steel and stainless steel

The difference between the two is that the composition is different, the use is different.1, the composition is different: carbon steel is mainly composed of iron and carbon, while stainless steel is mainly composed of iron, chromium, nickel and other elements.

2, the use of different: carbon steel is mainly used in the manufacture of mechanical parts, tools, etc., while the stainless steel is mainly used in the manufacture of medical equipment, kitchen equipment, tableware and so on. Carbon steel has good mechanical properties, high strength and hardness, and stainless steel has relatively poor mechanical properties, relatively low strength and hardness.