| Title | स्टेनलेस इस्पात हार्डवेयर (Stainless Steel Hardware)Rare Sṭēnalesa Ispāta Hārḍavēra Stainless Steel Hardware |
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| Description | स्टेनलेस स्टील हार्डवेयर (Sṭēnalesa Sṭīla Hārḍavēra), or अकलंक इस्पात हार्डवेयर (Akalanka Ispāta Hārḍavēra), denotes corrosion-resistant ferrous alloys employed in construction. Primarily 304 or 316 grades are utilized [1]. Composition typically includes 18-20% chromium, imparting passivity, and varying nickel content. Tensile strength ranges from 500-700 MPa, with a density of 7700-8000 kg/m³. While not historically prevalent in ancient Indic architecture like stone ("शिला" - śilā) or timber ("काष्ठ" - kāṣṭha), its modern applications include fasteners, railings, and structural supports in contemporary heritage restoration. The raw materials, iron ore and alloying elements, originate from geological deposits within the Indian subcontinent and globally. Processing involves smelting, alloying, and forming into desired shapes. Conservation requires careful selection of compatible grades to prevent galvanic corrosion with existing materials. Its durability aids in preserving structures against environmental degradation, ensuring longevity in "स्थापत्य" (sthāpatya) - architecture. |
| Also Known As | Stainless Steel Hardware Sṭēnalesa Ispāta Hārḍavēra Stainless Steel Hardware Corrosion-resistant steel hardware Inox hardware स्टेनलेस स्टील उपकरण अकलंक इस्पात हार्डवेयर कलंकरहित लौह उपकरण துருப்பிடிக்காத எஃகு வன்பொருள் (Turuppiṭikkāta eḥku vaṉporuḷ) స్టెయిన్లెస్ స్టీల్ హార్డ్వేర్ (Sṭeinles Sṭīl Hārḍvēar) ಸ್ಟೇನ್ಲೆಸ್ ಸ್ಟೀಲ್ ಹಾರ್ಡ್ವೇರ್ (Sṭēnlēs Sṭīl Hārḍvēar) |
| Tags | Stainless Steel Hardware Corrosion Resistance Fastener Steel Hardware |
| Material ID | INHFMAT-171511040-20-11-25-SE |
| URI | https://www.inheritage.foundation/aat/material/stainless-steel-hardware |
| API Endpoint | https://inheritage.foundation/api/v1/aat/materials/stainless-steel-hardware |
| Total Sites | 1 |
| Primary Sites | 0 |
| Created | November 20, 2025 |
| Last Updated | November 28, 2025 |
| Types | Metal Alloy Fastener Ferrous Metal Steel Construction Material |
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| Regions | South Asia Global |
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| Time Periods | 20th Century CE - Present |
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| Sources | Steel plants Hardware manufacturers Steel mills |
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| Properties | Tensile strength: 500-700 MPa Yield strength: 200-450 MPa Density: 7700-8000 kg/m³ Corrosion resistance: High Chromium content: 18-20% |
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| Uses | Fasteners (bolts, screws, nuts) Hinges Connectors Structural supports Fixtures Railings |
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| Materials | Wood Granite Reinforced Concrete Steel Aluminium |
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| Styles | Modern Indian Architecture Contemporary Temple Architecture Modern Architecture |
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| Categories | Temple Community Hall Structural Elements Modern Structures Hardware Mandir |
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| Title | Type | Notes |
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| IS 15707:2006 | Indian Standard | Stainless Steel for General Engineering Purposes - Specification |
| Indian Institute of Metals Publications | Technical Report | Stainless steel properties and applications |
| Site Name | Status | Usage | Confidence |
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| BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir Toronto | Secondary | Walls | 100% |