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stainless steel |
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stainless steelWidely used alloy, in which chromium is dominant with traces of nickel, that resists rusting. Its chromium content also gives it a high tensile strength. It is used for cutlery and kitchen fittings, and in surgical instruments. Stainless steel was first produced in the UK in 1913 and in Germany in 1914. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Cr(VI) compounds are used in several industrial applications (chrome plating, welding inox steel and other special steels, painting, leather tanning, and wood preserving). The screen is made from laser cut Inox Uranus 35N steel plates, 12mm thick. The jacob inox Line is an elegant system of stainless steel wire and interconnecting bolts which can be used on a facade to retain and secure climbing plants. |
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