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Today in History: Invention of stainless steel by Harry Brearley

New Delhi: On August 13, 1013, an English metallurgist Harry Brearley made history when he mixed 0.24% carbon and 12.8% chromium with steel to create the world's first ever stainless steel. Although Brearley didn't immediately

today in history invention of stainless steel by harry brearley

India TV News Desk Published : Aug 12, 2013 13:37 IST Updated : Aug 13, 2013 6:15 IST

New Delhi: On August 13, 1013, an English metallurgist Harry Brearley made history when he mixed 0.24% carbon and 12.8% chromium with steel to create the world's first ever stainless steel.

Although Brearley didn't immediately realize what he had created, the resistance of the metal to acids such as vinegar and lemon juice soon pointed him in the right direction.Stainless steel now has around 12% of chromium added.

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