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Name the alloys which are used for the following purposes:

for making equipment for the food and dairy industry


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  • Stainless steel is the alloy of Iron (Fe) (74%), Chromium (Cr) (18%), and Nickel (Ni) (8%).
  • It is used in for making equipment for the food and dairy industry because of its corrosion resistance nature, smooth surface, ease to clean, and its nature to prevent bacterial contamination.
  • It is used to make utensils, cutlery, ornamental pieces, etc.
  • It is hard, corrosion-resistant, and tenacious.

Therefore, stainless steel is used for making equipment for food and dairy industry.


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