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  2. Bone (corsetry) - Wikipedia

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    Flat boning bends in only one direction, while spiral steel boning bends easily in two directions. Spiral steel boning may thus be used in curved channels, or where a more gentle support is acceptable. Both varieties are rigid lengthwise. Modern corset makers differ greatly in the type and size of boning that they use. For those unable to ...

  3. Equivalent carbon content - Wikipedia

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    The equivalent carbon content concept is used on ferrous materials, typically steel and cast iron, to determine various properties of the alloy when more than just carbon is used as an alloyant, which is typical. The idea is to convert the percentage of alloying elements other than carbon to the equivalent carbon percentage, because the iron ...

  4. Corset - Wikipedia

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    Prior to the invention of the steel eyelet in 1827, the corset primarily served to smooth the lines of the torso and support the posture. [4] Steel eyelets as well as steel boning and busks allowed wearers to lace their corsets significantly more tightly without damaging the garment, and created the wasp-waisted shape now associated with the ...

  5. List of named alloys - Wikipedia

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    AA-8000: used for electrical building wire in the U.S. per the National Electrical Code, replacing AA-1350. [1]Al–Li (2.45% lithium): aerospace applications, including the Space Shuttle

  6. History of corsets - Wikipedia

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    Along with the change in trends, the industrialization of the garment industry meant that by the 1830s, steel boning had started to replace the classic whalebone. The advent of steel boning, as well as metal clasps and eyelets , meant that these corsets could be tightened significantly tighter than the stays of the 18th century without damaging ...

  7. Metallic bonding - Wikipedia

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    Metallic bonding is a type of chemical bonding that arises from the electrostatic attractive force between conduction electrons (in the form of an electron cloud of delocalized electrons) and positively charged metal ions.

  8. 13 Collectible Toys From the ’60s That Are Still Valuable

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    The 1960s Tonka Tow Truck was a rugged, steel-built toy that showcased Tonka’s reputation for durability and realism. These trucks featured a working tow hook and winch, often painted in classic ...

  9. X46Cr13 - Wikipedia

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    X46Cr13 is the European Norm name for a common martensitic stainless steel with the numeric name 1.4034. It is equivalent to American Iron and Steel Institute standard 420C. It has the highest carbon content of the SAE 420 series. [1] [2] [3]