It could be used instead of stainless steel to line a nuclear reactor, which would extend the reactor's working life and allow it to be operated more efficiently by burning a higher percentage of nuclear fuel.

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Umasi, a collection of work by artist Wells Mason, blurs the line between sculpture and furniture, with man-made materials such as stainless steel and tempered glass colliding with organic (exquisitely finished woods) and even obviously salvaged materials (a telephone pole, recycled rubber, bicycle parts).

FORBES: Above photo courtesy of John Langford

In the materials group, Reliance Steel, one of the largest U.S. metals service centers, distributes a line of more than 100, 000 metal products, including carbon, alloy, stainless and specialty steel, aluminum, brass as well as copper products.

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