Biochemistry /Mors 200 Arts Final - Funeral Service Merchandising Chapters 1-3 Part 4
Mors 200 Arts Final - Funeral Service Merchandising Chapters 1-3 Part 4
This deck covers key concepts from chapters on funeral service merchandising, focusing on types of stainless steel, copper, bronze, and other materials used in casket manufacturing.
Ferritic Austenitic
Two Types of Stainless Steel
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Ferritic Austenitic
Two Types of Stainless Steel
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An alloy often referred to as '400 series' or '409 stainless,' a basic grade of stainless steel with good corrosion resistance properties. Composed mainly of iron and carbon, chromium added not less than 10% (typically 11-12% with no appreciable amount of nickel). Ocassionally referred to as '11-0' or '12-0 stainless, the first number is chromium content, the second is nickel content. Relatively easy to machine and weld.
Ferritic Stainless Steel
Excellent corrosion resistance represents a significant increase in quality when compared to 400 series stainless. Sometimes refered as 300 series or 304 stainless. Possesses higher chromium content (18%) and the added element of nickel (8%) and is therefore sometimes called 18-8 stainless. Versatile and widely used alloy
Austenitic Stainless Steel
Offers additional corrosion resistance Renders the alloy non-magnetically attractive Allows for stronger welds.
3 Effects of Nickel in Austenitic Stainless Steel
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Both are non-ferrous metals and represent the 'high end' of the metal casket price and quality spectrum, and both are considered semi-precious metals.
Copper and Bronze
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Bronze-32 ounce or 48 ounce referring to the weight of the wrought material used to construct the casket shell. 32 ounce copper typically compares to 18 gauge steel, 48 compares to 14 or 15 gauge The greater the number, the thicker the casket
Ounces per Square Foot (Brown & Sharpe Gauge)
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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
Ferritic Austenitic | Two Types of Stainless Steel |
An alloy often referred to as '400 series' or '409 stainless,' a basic grade of stainless steel with good corrosion resistance properties. Composed mainly of iron and carbon, chromium added not less than 10% (typically 11-12% with no appreciable amount of nickel). Ocassionally referred to as '11-0' or '12-0 stainless, the first number is chromium content, the second is nickel content. Relatively easy to machine and weld. | Ferritic Stainless Steel |
Excellent corrosion resistance represents a significant increase in quality when compared to 400 series stainless. Sometimes refered as 300 series or 304 stainless. Possesses higher chromium content (18%) and the added element of nickel (8%) and is therefore sometimes called 18-8 stainless. Versatile and widely used alloy | Austenitic Stainless Steel |
Offers additional corrosion resistance Renders the alloy non-magnetically attractive Allows for stronger welds. | 3 Effects of Nickel in Austenitic Stainless Steel |
Both are non-ferrous metals and represent the 'high end' of the metal casket price and quality spectrum, and both are considered semi-precious metals. | Copper and Bronze |
Bronze-32 ounce or 48 ounce referring to the weight of the wrought material used to construct the casket shell. 32 ounce copper typically compares to 18 gauge steel, 48 compares to 14 or 15 gauge The greater the number, the thicker the casket | Ounces per Square Foot (Brown & Sharpe Gauge) |
Not an alloy but a naturally occurring element, a malleable, ductile metallic element having a characteristic reddish-brown color. Easily drawn-out and pressed, shaped and formed and is relatively soft. Does not rust when exposed to moisture, but can get verdigris Mankind's oldest known metal | Copper |
A mellow blue-green patina caused by deposits of mainly copper carbonates on the surface of metal. | Verdigris |
Wrought Copper Copper Deposit | Two Categories of Copper Caskets |
Caskets are formed from copper metal rolled into sheets. The resulting sheets are then stamped into the casket's component parts and assembled. | Wrought Copper |
A casket made from a solid core of copper metal to which copper ions are combined by an electrolytic process. Wrought copper casket body shell is placed in a liquid bath of copper salts and given a negative electrical charge. A rod of pure copper is placed in the same solution and given a positive charge. Copper ions then flow from the positively charged copper rod and are deposited on and bound to the negatively charged casket body; forming a completely solid copper skin. (Process is repeated for the cap)- Very expensive | Copper Deposit |
A metal alloy consisting of 90% copper with tin and sometimes zinc comprising the other 10%. Long considered the ultimate material used in metal casket manufacture. Non-rusting Far more durability and strength than copper | Bronze |
Wrought Bronze Cast Bronze | Two Varieties of Bronze Caskets |
Formed from bronze metal rolled into sheets. | Wrought Bronze |
Formed from molten bronze poured into a mold and allowed to cool. Can weigh over 1,000lbs No longer in regular production Mostly found in casket hardware | Cast Bronze |
Fiberglass Plastic Polymer Offer the most unlimited longevity when buried in the earth. More infant caskets are sold of these materials (0.3% of adult caskets). | Other Materials |
A material consisting of very fine filaments of glass embedded in various resins. Very lightweight Relatively strong Wide variety of finishes- print faux woodgrain and faux marble. | Fiberglass |
A synthetic or natural organic material shaped when soft and then hardened. Less frequently seen in casket shells and more commonly used in hardware components | Plastic |
A compound, similar in appearance to plastic, that has a high molecular weight creating an extremely durable substance. | Polymer |
Refers collectively to the component parts of the casket comprised of the cap (lid) and body of the casket. | Shell |