Stainless steel
In metallurgy, stainless steel (inox) is defined{{ref|AISI}} as a ferrous alloy with a minimum of 10.5% chromium content. The name originates from the fact that stainless steel stains, or rusts, less easily than ordinary steel. Stainless steel has higher resistance to oxidation (rust) and corrosion in several environments.
External links
- Stainless Steel products by the Allegheny Ludlum Corporation
- Stainless Steels by the International Molybdenum Association
- Caring for Stainless Steel by Suburban Surgical Company
- History of Stainless Steels by Stainless Steel World
- Articles About Stainless Steel by International Stainless Steel Forum
- Comprehensive Information About Stainless Steel by The Stainless Steel Information Center
- Comprehensive Information About Metallurgy of Stainless Steel by Cambridge University
- The Steel FAQ by Joe Talmadge is a comparison of commercial steels used in forging knives.
~ Table of Content ~
| ► | Introduction |
| ► | Commercial value of stainless steel |
| ► | Types of stainless steel |
| ► | Corrosion in stainless steel |
| ► | History |
| ► | Use in sculpture and building facades |
| ► | References |
| ► | External links |
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