Historical Events tagged with "harry brearley"

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Science & Technology

First Production of Stainless Steel in the UK

August 13th, 1913 111 years ago

Harry Brearley successfully produced the first stainless steel in the UK while working for the Brown-Firth Research Laboratory in Sheffield. The innovative metal was created in response to a need for corrosion-resistant materials, particularly for use in gun barrels. Brearley's work involved alloying iron with chromium, resulting in a steel that did not rust and could withstand high temperatures. This discovery marked a significant advance in metallurgy, paving the way for numerous applications in various industries.

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