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I performed a lab and now I have to type up a report and was not sure about iron in steel to explain how that exactly works. Does anyone know where I could find out how a razor blade is made and the composition of the blade?

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I just typed "Razor Blade Composition" into google.  I was quite surprised ti find that there were quite a few hits suggesting different compositions and manufacturing techniques.  Give it a try.   You could also try typing "Razor Blade Manufacture"   ...  infact here you go - first hit with that one: http://www.madehow.com/Volume-5/Safety-Razor.html   gives a history of razor blade useage (from stone age) to modern...  gives example of composition of the metal as well as manufacturing procedure.

QUOTE FROM LINK: "One patented combination of elements used in stainless steel blade construction includes carbon (0.45-0.55%), silicon (0.4-1%); manganese (0.5-1.0%); chromium (12-14%) and molybdenum (1.0-1.6%); with the remainder being iron."




Hope that helps!

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Thank you very much it helped a bit.