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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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Filter this CollectionSurgical 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