Klarinet Archive - Posting 000278.txt from 1996/06

From: Steve Prescott <mipresc@-----.EDU>
Subj: Re: Reed Knives
Date: Tue, 18 Jun 1996 12:34:04 -0400

Ed Lacy wrote:

>From Grolier's Software Toolworks Encyclopedia:

Stainless steels are iron-based alloys that have a very high
resistance to rusting and corrosion because of their chromium content.
NICKEL, molybdenum, and other elements are also used, in addition to
chromium, to prodece stainless steels with a great range of properties.
The most widely manufactured stainless steel is the alloy known as
"18-8," containing 18% chromium, 8% NICKEL, and 0.15% carbon.

Thanks Ed, I learn something new every day! I didn't know stainless steel
had nickel in it..

Steve.

Steve Prescott
Instrument Rep.Tech./ Clarinetist
Indiana State University
mipresc@-----.edu