| Title | स्टेनलेस स्टील की रेलिंग (Stainless Steel Railing)Rare Sṭenales sṭīl kī reliṅg Stainless Steel Railing |
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| Description | स्टेनलेस स्टील रेलिंग (Stenales Steel Reling), or जंगरोधी इस्पात रेलिंग (jangrodhi ispat railing - rust-resistant steel railing), are architectural elements fabricated from stainless steel alloys, primarily chromium-nickel austenitic grades [1]. These alloys, derived from iron ore deposits across the Indian subcontinent, exhibit superior corrosion resistance compared to carbon steel, crucial in diverse climates. Tensile strength ranges from 500-700 MPa, with a density of 7900-8000 kg/m³. While not traditionally used in ancient Indic architecture (e.g., Mauryan, Gupta periods), its modern application complements existing structures. Processing involves smelting, alloying, hot/cold working, and surface finishing. Durability is paramount, requiring minimal maintenance. Conservation focuses on preventing pitting corrosion from chlorides. Restoration involves cleaning, passivation, and potentially component replacement. Modern usage reflects the concept of *shuddhi* (purification) through material integrity. IS 6911 provides standards for stainless steel grades. [2] Its application in heritage sites necessitates careful integration to preserve the *vastu* (architecture) and *shilpa* (craftsmanship) of the original design. [3] |
| Also Known As | Stainless Steel Railing Sṭenales sṭīl kī reliṅg Stainless Steel Railing Inox Railing Corrosion-resistant Steel Railing स्टेनलेस स्टील रेलिंग जंगरोधी इस्पात रेलिंग अकलंक इस्पात रेलिंग துருப்பிடிக்காத எஃகு கைப்பிடி (Tamil) స్టెయిన్లెస్ స్టీల్ రెయిలింగ్ (Telugu) ಸ್ಟೇನ್ಲೆಸ್ ಸ್ಟೀಲ್ ರೇಲಿಂಗ್ (Kannada) |
| Tags | Stainless Steel Railing Corrosion Resistance Alloy Handrail Balustrade Steel |
| Material ID | INHFMAT-765402561-20-11-25-SS |
| URI | https://www.inheritage.foundation/aat/material/stainless-steel-railings |
| API Endpoint | https://www.inheritage.foundation/api/v1/aat/materials/stainless-steel-railings |
| Total Sites | 2 |
| Primary Sites | 0 |
| Created | November 20, 2025 |
| Last Updated | November 28, 2025 |
External References
Material Types
| Types | Metal Alloy Steel Stainless Steel Architectural Element Safety Barrier |
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Regions
| Regions | India Global |
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Historical Context
| Time Periods | 20th Century CE 21st Century CE |
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Geographic Sources
| Sources | Steel plants across India Jindal Stainless Tata Steel SAIL JSW Steel Metal fabricators Steel mills |
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Properties
| Properties | Tensile strength: 500-700 MPa Yield strength: 200-450 MPa Density: 7900-8000 kg/m³ Corrosion resistance: Excellent Thermal expansion coefficient: 17 x 10⁻⁶/°C |
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Common Uses
| Uses | Railings Balustrades Handrails Staircase railings Balcony railings Safety barriers Architectural details |
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Related Materials
| Materials | Welding Electrode Bolt Polishing Compound Stainless Steel Glass Wood Fasteners Iron |
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Related Styles
| Styles | Modern Architecture Contemporary Architecture |
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Related Categories
| Categories | Temple Community Hall Temple access Community hall access Building Bridge Staircase |
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Conservation Notes
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Recommended Sources
| Title | Type | Notes |
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| IS 6911:1992 | Standard | Stainless steel plate, sheet and strip - Specification |
| IS 6911:1992 Stainless Steel Plate, Sheet and Strip - Specification | Standard | Indian Standard for stainless steel |
| ASM Handbook | Handbook | Stainless steel properties |
Heritage Sites (2)
| Site Name | Status | Usage | Confidence |
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| Hindu Temple of Ottawa-Carleton Ottawa | Secondary | Walls | 100% |
| ISKCON Toronto Hare Krishna Temple | Secondary | Walls | 100% |