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How is steel made stainless?

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Iron is mixed with different types of metals like chromium, nickel and manganese at different composition to prevent iron from oxidization so that it will be rust proof.stainless steel is completely recyclable, ductile and it got variety of its uses.

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Stainless steel, rather like aluminium, actually has an oxide film on the surface which protects the underlying material against corrosion. Stainless steel (of which there are several grades) use chromium and nickel to achieve their properties. Some alloys also contain Molybdenum.

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Stainless steel is made in an electric arc furnace where carbon electrodes contact recycled stainless scrap and various alloys of chromium, nickel, and other metals.

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