The ease with which stainless steel surgical instruments and appliances can be kept clean and sterile provides an obvious illustration of the way the material helps to safeguard our health.  However, there are so many less obvious ways in which the contribution of stainless steel to our well-being is of growing importance.

The “hygienic” qualities that are so vital to medical equipment are equally valuable when used in the preparation of healthy foods and beverages (see also “Industrial Applications – Food and Beverage”).  In the kitchen and bathroom, sinks and utensils made from stainless steel not only look attractive but are easy to keep clean and free from harmful bacteria.

In the field of transport, stainless steel catalytic converters help to reduce the pollutants from exhaust systems that have been a major concern for health in our towns and cities.

The generation of electricity provides further examples, such as the removal of poisonous fractions from waste gases being emitted from coal-fired power stations, and the safe storage of radio-active waste from nuclear facilities.

These are just some of the ways in which this versatile material helps us to tackle threats to human health from a variety of sources.

Decades of experience have shown that stainless steel is an exceptionally neutral and corrosion resistant material. For this reason, it is normal choice, e.g. in the food industry, in pharmaceutical production or for medical devices. Over the last few years, there has been extensive research into the behaviour of materials in applications that pertain to human health.

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Made out of 304 stainless steel, these baby bottles are unbreakable, dent resistant, light weight and environmentally friendly.

Stainless steel, together with titanium and cobaltbased alloys, is widely used for surgical implants such as hip and knee joints, fasteners, and plates. These implants may either be temporary or permanent.

Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) is a powerful medical imaging technique. MRI is based on the physical and chemical principles of nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR), a technique used to gain information about the nature of molecules.

This excerpt from the Book of New Applications 2009, gives more information on applications which help with the protection of human health.

The following are included here:

·         Medical Sink

This excerpt from the ISSF Book of New Applications 2007, gives more information on applications which help with the protection of human health.

The following are included here:

·         Storage tank for medicine

·         Eyeglass frames

·         Safety footwear

Stainless Steel contributes to safety through its inherent corrosion resistance, high mechanical properties and formability and energy absorption potential.