Pick out the correct statement?

A. Stainless steel is nothing but chromium coated steel

B. Hardening of a soft metal can be done by alloying it with another metal or non-metal

C. Rusting of iron is not electrochemical in nature

D. Plastic deformation of a material is its temporary distortion under the action of applied stress

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