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Stainless steel in itself is biodegradable, though it takes a long time to degrade.
Its the manufacturers of the products that they use the metal in, that make it harmful. In order to keep it shiny, they use acids which are bad for the environment.
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how about Stainless steel Powder?
Biodegradable metallic materials are of great interest for the use as temporary implant material in vascular intervention and osteosynthesis.
What are some examples of non- biodegradable materials?
Many plastics; some metals especially gold and stainless steel; glass and earthenware;asbestos.
Can stainless steel be magnatized?
There is stainless steel and there is magnaized stainless steel but you can not make regular stainless steel magnetic
Are stainless steel in-ground pools durable?
steel is steel and there is nothing you can do about it even if it is stainless steel or it i not stainless steel it will rust
Is steel biodegradable?
No, steel is not biodegradable. It is a metal alloy primarily composed of iron and carbon, which does not break down naturally in the environment. Steel can be recycled and reused, but it does not biodegrade like organic materials.
Can you weld steel to stainless steel?
Yep, you can weld steel to stainless and you can weld stainless to steel. You can use steel or stainless welding rod in either case but the steel or steel welding rod will of course rust.
Is stainless steel a pure substance or a mixture?
No; steel is an iron-carbon alloy. Stainless steel is an alloy of steel with chromium added. Stainless steel is usually 13-25% chromium (by weight).
Is stainless steel nonporous?
No, Stainless steel is not porous. Steel how ever is.
Who is more costly mild steel or stainless steel?
stainless steel
What is the difference between stainless steel and real stainless steel in refrigerators?
Well, the answer lies in the question; by saying 'real' stainless steel, you are implying that there are fake metals which go under the name 'stainless steel', thus the difference is that the stainless steel in refigerators is actually stainless steel, and the fake stainless steel is not...thus your question is answered...
What weighs more steel or stainless steel?
Steel and stainless steel tend to weigh around the same, however, stainless steel can sometimes be a bit lighter.
What is SS316?
Stainless Steel 316, a type of stainless steel
