STAINLESS STEEL


Meaning of STAINLESS STEEL in English

Any of a family of alloy chromium .

The presence of chromium, together with low carbon content, gives remarkable resistance to corrosion and heat. Other elements, such as nickel, molybdenum, titanium, aluminum, niobium, copper, nitrogen, sulfur, phosphorus, and selenium, may be added to increase corrosion resistance to specific environments, enhance resistance to oxidation (see oxidation-reduction ), and impart special characteristics.

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