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A materials engineering firm is reviewing the specification of different alloys for industrial and commercial manufacturing. The table below lists information on four material options.

MaterialCompositionKey property and typical useALow-carbon steelIron with >1.5% carbonExtremely hard; used for cutting toolsBHigh-carbon steelIron with <0.25% carbonEasily shaped; used for vehicle bodiesCStainless steelIron, chromium, and nickelResistant to corrosion; used for cutleryDMagnaliumMagnesium and copperHigh density; used for marine anchors \begin{array}{|c|l|l|l|} \hline & \textbf{Material} & \textbf{Composition} & \textbf{Key property and typical use} \\ \hline \textbf{A} & \text{Low-carbon steel} & \text{Iron with } > 1.5\%\text{ carbon} & \text{Extremely hard; used for cutting tools} \\ \hline \textbf{B} & \text{High-carbon steel} & \text{Iron with } < 0.25\%\text{ carbon} & \text{Easily shaped; used for vehicle bodies} \\ \hline \textbf{C} & \text{Stainless steel} & \text{Iron, chromium, and nickel} & \text{Resistant to corrosion; used for cutlery} \\ \hline \textbf{D} & \text{Magnalium} & \text{Magnesium and copper} & \text{High density; used for marine anchors} \\ \hline \end{array} ABCD​MaterialLow-carbon steelHigh-carbon steelStainless steelMagnalium​CompositionIron with >1.5% carbonIron with <0.25% carbonIron, chromium, and nickelMagnesium and copper​Key property and typical useExtremely hard; used for cutting toolsEasily shaped; used for vehicle bodiesResistant to corrosion; used for cutleryHigh density; used for marine anchors​​

Which row of the table gives the correct chemical composition, properties, and usage of the material?

Row A

Row B

Row C

Row D

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