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What metal is used to make the common staples used in home/office paper staplers.

Question #128471. Asked by ssabreman.
Last updated Dec 18 2012.
Originally posted Dec 18 2012 11:22 AM.

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Modern office staples are generally made from zinc plated steel. More expensive stainless steel staples are available which are rust free. Further detail here...


link https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Staple_%28fastener%29

Dec 18 2012, 11:47 AM
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