Stainless steel
material · 1913 · Electric age
Steel with chromium that does not rust (Brearley).
Inventor: Harry Brearley.
Principles and materials it uses
- Chromium — is made of. At least 10.5% chromium.
- Nickel — is made of. Nickel in austenitic steels.
- Corrosion — uses. Chromium forms a protective film against corrosion.
Where it is used
- Stent — is material for. Stainless steel or nitinol.
- Saucepan — is material for. Stainless steel.
- Cutlery — is material for. Stainless steel.
- Flight recorder — is material for. Stainless steel.
- Water-jet propulsion — is material for. The impeller is stainless steel.
- Food processor — is material for. The blades are stainless steel.
- Fountain pen — is material for. The nib of a modern fountain pen is stainless steel.
- Egg beater — is material for. A whisk is stainless steel so it does not rust.
- Fork — is material for. Stainless steel.
- Scalpel — is material for. Stainless steel.
- Vernier caliper — is material for. Stainless steel.
What it is a kind of
- Steel — is a kind of. A kind of steel.