Stainless steel, Definition, Composition, Types, & Facts
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Stainless steel, any one of a group of alloy steels usually containing 10 to 30 percent chromium. In conjunction with low carbon content, chromium imparts remarkable resistance to corrosion and heat. Other elements may be added to increase resistance to corrosion and oxidation and impart special characteristics.
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Stainless Steel: Defination, Composition, Types & Facts
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Composition equivalents of stainless steels understood via gamma
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304 Stainless Steel: Uses, Composition, Properties
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STRUCTURE magazine Design of Stainless Steel Bolted Connections
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Steel: Definition, Composition, Types, Properties, and
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What is Stainless Steel? - aperam
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The Pros and Cons of Stainless Steel Jewelry – Artizan Joyeria
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Magnetic Properties of 304 & 316 Stainless Steel
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Stainless steel - Wikipedia
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Steel material properties
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Duplex stainless steel