Zirconium is said to be an active component of poison ivy. It is also an alloying agent of steel. Zircon is the mineral from which zirconium is extracted.
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An alloying agent in steel is carbon, which increases the hardness and strength of the steel. An active element in steelmaking is oxygen, which can react with impurities in the steel to form oxides and improve the overall quality of the steel.
Molybdenum is a transition metal element. It is commonly used in various industrial applications and as an alloying agent in steel production.
Copper and zinc are not alloying elements for steels.
Steel is an alloy because along with iron may contain many other alloying elements.
Alloying elements in tool steels are added to enhance specific properties such as hardness, wear resistance, toughness, and corrosion resistance. They help improve the performance and durability of the steel in various cutting, forming, and shaping applications. Alloying elements can also influence the steel's machinability and heat-treating characteristics.
The chemotherapeutic agent dacarbazine, or DTIC, seems to be the most active agent.