Marine grade stainless
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Marine grade stainless is a stainless steel preferred for use in marine environments[1] to avoid pitting corrosion. The AISI number grade is 316 and refers to the chromium content.
The salinity contained with the oceans acts as a catalyst to the rusting process, therefore a higher quality stainless steel is used on marine vessels.
While the steel is not completely rust-proof, the alloy is more resistant than household stainless steels. Fire trucks manufactured in the United States are made with Marine Grade stainless steel.
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