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Why is Stainless an alloy?

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15y ago
Updated: 8/17/2019

Because it is made from iron and other metals such as nickel for example depending on the grade of stainless steel. the reason the steel is stainless is because the outside of the steel is protected by the non ferrous layers that will replace as it is scratched or worn of.

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