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Stainless steel cutlery contains chromium to resist rust corrosion
Chromium forms an invisible protective oxide layer across steel forks and knives
Modern kitchen forks, knives, and spoons are made from stainless steel alloys containing at least ten per cent chromium. When exposed to atmospheric oxygen, chromium forms an invisible, self-healing chromium oxide film across the metal surface that blocks moisture and prevents rusting.
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