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    Stainless steel - Wikipedia

    Stainless steel, also known as inox, corrosion-resistant steel (CRES), and rustless steel, is an alloy of iron that is resistant to rusting and corrosion. It contains iron with chromium and other elements such as molybdenum, carbon, nickel and nitrogen depending on its specific use and cost. Stainless steel's … See more

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    Although stainless steel does rust, this only affects the outer few layers of atoms, its chromium content shielding deeper layers from oxidation. See more

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    Over 150 grades of stainless steel are recognized, of which 15 are the most widely used. Many grading systems are in use, including US See more

    Standard mill finishes can be applied to flat rolled stainless steel directly by the rollers and by mechanical abrasives. Steel is first rolled to size and thickness and then annealed to change the properties of the final material. Any oxidation that forms on the surface ( See more

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    The invention of stainless steel followed a series of scientific developments, starting in 1798 when chromium was first shown to the French Academy by Louis Vauquelin. In the early 1800s, … See more

    Stainless steel is classified into five main families that are primarily differentiated by their crystalline structure:
    • Austenitic
    • Ferritic
    • Martensitic
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    Unlike carbon steel, stainless steels do not suffer uniform corrosion when exposed to wet environments. Unprotected carbon steel rusts readily when exposed to a combination of air and moisture. The resulting iron oxide surface layer is porous and fragile. In … See more

    A wide range of joining processes are available for stainless steels, though welding is by far the most common.
    The ease of welding largely depends on the type of stainless … See more

     
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