The last Tuesday of November means the last Name That Metal Challenge. How well do you know your metals and alloys? We have analyzed a sample and taken a screen shot from our handheld XRF analyzer. Can you guess what the metal/alloy is by looking at the analysis results? We’ve given you some hints. Don’t peek at the answer until you’ve taken a guess.
Today’s challenge involves two popular stainless steels. They visually look the same, but handheld XRF analysis shows a difference. Can you Name that Metal?
(If you have trouble seeing the image below, you can download the pdf here: Name That Metal #4.)
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