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. . . that you use nickel every day to cook and prepare your food? It's a Natural Nickel Fact
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Nickel Magazine, June, 2003 -- Nickel-containing stainless
steel is a wonderfully hygienic and durable alloy. That's why it has become a favourite
in domestic kitchens worldwide and the material of choice in industries as diverse as the processing of milk
and dairy products, beer and wine making, confectionery, cooked meats etc.
Foods are often highly acidic and capable of attacking a wide range of materials, including many metals.
Badly corroded containers and food handling equipment provide an obvious source of contamination and a haven
for the growth of bacteria. But stainless steels, because of their corrosion resistance, are an
ideal solution to both of these challenges.
For that reason, the discovery of stainless steel early in the 20th century, was a
milestone event for the food and drink processing industries.
| Expert Dialogue: Eric Partington |
