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Article: STAINLESS STEEL IS SELF-PROTECTING, SO MAINTENANCE IS KEPT TO A MINIMUM
- Article from:
- The Architects' Journal
- Article date:
- May 4, 2006
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CopyrightCopyright EMAP Architecture May 4, 2006. Provided by ProQuest LLC. (Hide copyright information)
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Stainless steel is a material thai naturally appeals to architects. A quintessentially modern material, it also works ideally with other materials. But popularity does not necessarily mean that it is understood. In this supplement, sponsored by leading stainless steel manufacturer Ugine & Alz, we make matters clearer and investigate the potential of stainless steel in construction.
WHAT IS STAINLESS STEEL?
Stainless steel is steel containing a minimum of 10.5 per cent chromium along with other alloying materials, thus forming specific grades. Its unique resistance to corrosion is an intrinsic quality. This is thanks to the reaction of chromium with oxygen and the creation of a ...