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Stainless Steel is Everywhere
It is, of course, the rust-resisting characteristic which gives stainless steel its name. However, soon after its discovery, it was realised that the material had many more valuable properties which make it suitable for a vast range of diverse uses. In fact, the number of uses to which stainless steel can be put are almost limitless, a point which can be illustrated with just a few examples:
In the home:
Cutlery, dishes and other tableware
Kitchen sinks
Pans and cookware
Ovens and barbeques
Garden equipment and furniture
For more information on the uses of stainless steel in the home and in the office, see Home & Office Uses.
In the town:
Bus shelters, telephone booths and other street furniture
Building facades
Lifts and escalators
Subway trains and station infrastructure
For more information on the uses of stainless steel in the building industry, see Architecture, Building and Construction.
In industry:
Equipment for the manufacture of food products and pharmaceuticals
Plant for the treatment of potable and waste water
Chemical and petro-chemical plant
Components for automotive and aero engines
Fuel and chemical tankers
For more information on the uses of stainless steel in industry, see Industrial Applications.