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Old 09-17-2010, 05:55 PM   #6
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Default Re: Stainless steel(rusty)

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Some parts were stainless clad with a very thin thickness of high nickel steel. The amount of nickel in the mix is what makes it corrosion resistant. In aviation it is more refered to as CRES or corrosion resistant steel. Anyone who was ever working near the ocean with all the salt will let you know that stainless will rust away . It's just slower to go than regular iron and steel.
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