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August 13, 1913
On August 13, 1913, first production in the UK of stainless steel by Harry Brearley.
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First production in the UK of stainless steel by Harry Brearley.
Stainless steel is an iron-based alloy that contains chromium, making it resistant to rust and corrosion. Alternatively, it is known as inox, corrosion-resistant steel (CRES), Nirosta or rustless steel. 5% or more, which forms a passive film that protects the material and can self-heal when exposed to oxygen.
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The year in brief
1913 (MCMXIII) was a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar and a common year starting on Tuesday of the Julian calendar, the 1913th year of the Common Era (CE) and Anno Domini (AD) designations, the 913th year of the 2nd millennium, the 13th year of the 20th…
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On August 13, 1913
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1913 First production in the UK of stainless steel by Harry Brearley. Steel alloy resistant to corrosion
Stainless steel is an iron-based alloy that contains chromium, making it resistant to rust and corrosion. Alternatively, it is known as inox, corrosion-resistant steel (CRES), Nirosta or rustless steel. 5% or more, which forms a passive film that protects the material and can self-heal when exposed to oxygen.
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Other moments from 1913
- April 24 The Woolworth Building, a skyscraper in New York City, is opened.
- April 4 First Balkan War: Greek aviator Emmanouil Argyropoulos becomes the first pilot to die in the Hellenic Air Force when his plane crashes.
- August 10 Second Balkan War: Delegates from Bulgaria, Romania, Serbia, Montenegro, and Greece sign the Treaty of Bucharest, ending the war.
- August 16 Tōhoku Imperial University of Japan (modern day Tohoku University) becomes the first university in Japan to admit female students.
- August 16 Completion of the Royal Navy battlecruiser HMS Queen Mary.
- August 28 Queen Wilhelmina opens the Peace Palace in The Hague.
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