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QuietDragon -> RE: Collars (6/24/2006 8:34:37 AM)
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ORIGINAL: ray64
Everytime I have worn the collar my neck began swelling around the Collar...
The Collar is a chrome metal one.
Any Suggestions or ideas would be greatly appreciated. Thank YOU in advance for YOUR time and wisdom
Hi ray,
"Chrome steel" is a category of stainless steel which employs a relatively high proportion of chromium in its alloy. Other than iron (roughly 80%), it will contain (roughly) 17% chromium, 2.5% nickel and 0.15% carbon. It may also contain fractional quantities of molybdenum, vanadium, niobium (formerly known as columbium).
It is quite possibly the nickel content in your collar that is causing you dermatological issues (much as mentioned in my previous post to desertdancer). Although the 2.5% nickel content might not seem significant against the 14.5% nickel content of a piece of gold jewellery, consider that the contact surface area of the collar against the skin is considerably higher than the contact surface area of an ear stud or wedding ring.
Hope this helps.
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