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stereoroid t1_jdvc5z5 wrote

Yeah, stainless steel contains hexavalent chromium. From Wikipedia:

> Workers in many occupations are exposed to hexavalent chromium. Problematic exposure is known to occur among workers who handle chromate-containing products and those who grind and/ or weld stainless steel.[6] Workers who are exposed to hexavalent chromium are at increased risk of developing lung cancer, asthma, or damage to the nasal epithelia and skin.[2]

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Njon32 OP t1_jdvejn3 wrote

Didn't know about that, and I think that's mildly interesting. I thought most stainless alloys were pretty innocuous. Anyways, a DoAll saw will be doing the cutting for me today.

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Jizzraq t1_jdvcwus wrote

Didn't know what type of chromium is being used, but chromium is the main alloy indegrient for making stainless steel. Add some Nickel in it, and you get stainless steel perfectly made for welding, and it is no longer ferro-magnetic.

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threebillion6 t1_jdvewcn wrote

I wonder if this applies to chainsaw blade making.

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abx99 t1_jdxaorh wrote

Maybe it's worth wearing a mask either way

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threebillion6 t1_jdxp6y7 wrote

I don't work in our chroming department but I hope they do wear masks.

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