Thread: Titanium has a "self-healing" protective coating?
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Old 01-17-12 | 12:55 PM
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Originally Posted by StephenH
I think that's the basic effect in stainless steel and aluminum as well.
Yup, chromium oxide in the case of SS, a 'passive' substance. Unlike iron oxide, for example.
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