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Stainless steel

Stainless steel

In metallurgy, stainless steel, also known as inox steel or inox, is defined as a steel alloy with a minimum of 10.5 or 11% chromium content by mass. Stainless steel does not stain, corrode, or rust as easily as ordinary steel (it stains less, but it is not stain-proof). It is also called corrosion...
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Surgical stainless steel

Surgical stainless steel is a specific type of stainless steel, used in medical applications. The chromium gives the metal its scratch-resistance and corrosion resistance. The nickel provides a smooth and polished finish. The molybdenum gives...

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Stainless Steel Alloy 304

The most common grade; of stainless steel.  ISO 3506.

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Stainless Steel Alloy 316

The second most common alloy of stainless, after 304. It is a particularly rust-free austenitic chromium-nickel alloy, since addition of molybdenum prevents specific forms of corrosion.  ISO 3506

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