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'''Stainless Steel''' is a type of alloy that combines [[iron]] with other [[element]]s, such as [[chromium]], [[nickel]], and [[molybdenum]]. It is known and used for its ability to resist [[oxidation]]. There are hundreds, if not thousands, of grades of stainless steel. Some of the more common grades are:
*304 Stainless - Very common alloy used in utensils and many household items. Generally, 304 stainless will contain 7-9% nickel, 18-20% chromium, up to 2% [[manganese]], and the balance of the material is iron (minus the impurities that turn up through use of cantaminated scrap metals and additions while melting).
*316 Stainless - Also a common alloy. 316 stainless contains 9-11% nickel, 15-17% chromium, up to 2% manganese, and up to 2% molybdenum.
*400 Series Chrome Steel - Contains various grades of stainless steel (410, 430, etc) that generally contain little to no nickel and varying amounts of chromium.
[[Category:Alloys]]
*304 Stainless - Very common alloy used in utensils and many household items. Generally, 304 stainless will contain 7-9% nickel, 18-20% chromium, up to 2% [[manganese]], and the balance of the material is iron (minus the impurities that turn up through use of cantaminated scrap metals and additions while melting).
*316 Stainless - Also a common alloy. 316 stainless contains 9-11% nickel, 15-17% chromium, up to 2% manganese, and up to 2% molybdenum.
*400 Series Chrome Steel - Contains various grades of stainless steel (410, 430, etc) that generally contain little to no nickel and varying amounts of chromium.
[[Category:Alloys]]