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It depends on the type of stainless steel you are referring to. Austenite and ferritic stainless is not heat treatable in which case carbon steel could be made far harder. However..martensitic stainless steels are heat treatable in which case they could be made harder depending on the alloy contents. Generally the more carbon a steel contains, the harder it can be made. Chromium; a key ingrediant in stainless steels, can also increase hardenability.
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∙ 16y agostainless steel has a high resistance to oxidization which causes rust. stainless is used in water pumps and more items in the kitchen. carbon steel is stronger but not used in a widely because it does produce rust at a rapid pace. also the tensil strenght and elasticity of stainless is better for industrial applications.
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∙ 12y agoStainless steel has aluminium oxide added during the melting process and is the 3rd most abundant mineral/alloy fount in the earths crust, this is one of the lightest alloys. carbon steel is iron that's smelted with a form of carbon, ( animal dung can be used) this fuses the carbon to the iron and makes it very brittle but also very Strong.
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∙ 12y agoWell, all steels are pretty much the same weight, but vary a bit depending on the composition. In general carbon steels have a density of 7.87 g/cc, while 300 series (austenitic) stainless steels are a little heavier, 8.03 g/cc. On the other hand martensitic stainless steels (400 series) are little lighter (7.80 g/cc)
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∙ 11y agoThe difference lies in the chromium and magnesium content of the steel. Stainless has them, high carbon steel doesn't. All steel has carbon.
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∙ 13y agoHigh quality martensitic stainless steels can be equal to or greater than high quality carbon steels.
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∙ 13y agoStainless steel is steel. Assuming that you mean high carbon steel, and martensitic stainless and proper heat treatment, most of the martensitic steels would be harder with some exceptions.
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Stainless steel is not magnetic. Is it true?
Yes. That is true. Stainless steel is NOT magnetic. Mild steel is.There are three types of stainless steel. AUSTENITICThese are the 300 series, IE 304, 316 etc. These are non magnetic. Next are the FERRITIC & MARTENSITIC types.These stainless steels are of the 400 range like 409, 430. The latter type has high mechanical strength and is used as knives etc. They can also have additional alloying elements depending upon the knife quality. These SS are magnetic. However the attraction is weak compared to normal carbon steels without nickle or chrome content.
What is 304 stainless steel?
304 stainless is a standard metal used in kitchens and laboratories. Power plants and industrial settings more commonly use 305, 316 and 321 stainless steel. 304SS is used to make knives, utensils, labware, appliances and tables, it is easily cleanable and holds a shine well. 304SS is also known as 18/8 stainless having an 18% chromium content and an 8% nickel content.
How is high carbon steel used?
High carbon steel remains popular for a wide variety of uses. This type of steel is preferred in the manufacturing of many tools such as drill bits, knives, masonry nails, saws, metal cutting tools, and woodcutting tools. But that's only the common use
How much percentage of carbon makes it high carbon or medium carbon or low carbon HC MC LC in a ferro-alloy?
* Mild (low carbon) steel: approximately 0.05-0.15% carbon content for low carbon steel and 0.16-0.29% carbon content for mild steel (e.g. AISI 1018 steel). Mild steel has a relatively low tensile strength, but it is cheap and malleable; surface hardness can be increased through carburizing. * Medium carbon steel: approximately 0.30-0.59% carbon content(e.g. AISI 1040 steel). Balances ductility and strength and has good wear resistance; used for large parts, forging and automotive components. * High carbon steel: approximately 0.6-0.99% carbon content. Very strong, used for springs and high-strength wires. * Ultra-high carbon steel: approximately 1.0-2.0% carbon content. Steels that can be tempered to great hardness. Used for special purposes like (non-industrial-purpose) knives, axles or punches. Most steels with more than 1.2% carbon content are made using powder metallurgy and usually fall in the category of high alloy carbon steels.
How are knives and fork made?
made of plastic and metal
Are most kitchen knives' blades made of stainless steel?
Most kitchen knives are made of stainless steel however knives can also be made of carbon steel, and other steel alloys.
What is the difference between a dive knife and a regular knife?
Diving knives are made from highly stain resistant alloys, e.g. H1, X15TN, titanium alloys, etc. Regular knives can use either stain resistant or plain carbon steel. Special stainless(stain resistant) steels used in dive knives resist corrosion very well, but the downside is reduced edge holding ability compared to carbon steel or conventional stainless steels. Also, diving knives very often have rounded or no sharp tip to avoid accidental piercing of the suit or other underwater equipment. More on knife steels in the attached link.
What is the difference between the wedding cake knives?
there is no difference
Is carbon the best steel for a knife?
There is no "best" steel for knives as all of them have their advantages and disadvantages. Generally though, high carbon stainless steels would be better then the lower alloy non stainless steels. They perform just as good, but they have added corrision resistance. This is especially true of stainless steels such as Cpm S30v which has similar corrision resistance to 440c (the most corrision resistant steel that's useable for knives), yet is is tougher. .
What brands of steak knives are considered the most dishwasher safe?
Stainless steel knives are safe in the dishwasher. However the best knives are made of carbon steel which should always be handwashed and immediately dried. The brand is irrelevant. What matters is the material which the blades are made from.
Why are carbon-steel knives not used nowadays?
Stain resistant steel knives are easier to maintain for average knife user. Main complaints about carbon(non-stainless) steel knives is that they can leave a metallic taste in your mouth and are unsanitary. Also they rust and corrode.Carbon steel knives are widely used in Japan and Western world. They are not in mainstream kitchen cutlery, but high end knives are a different story. Besides, there are plenty of carbon steel knives outside of the kitchen cutlery, including folders and fixed blades.A knife will be as "unsanitary" as the owner allows it. Properly washing and drying knives after their use will prevent rust and corrosion.Stainless cutlery steel, despite its name also rusts and corrodes, just at a slower rate. Although, using dishwasher for stainless knives accelerates the rust considerably. That is one of the reasons why nowadays cutlery manufacturers slowly are replacing the term stainless with more conservative stain-resistant.High end Japanese kitchen cutlery is using carbon steel knives very widely. The most expensive and best knives, from the best makers are carbon steel knives, e.g. Aogami 1, Aogami 2, Aogami Super, Shirogami series, etc.
Are knives sharper if they are made from stainless steel?
Knives made of 420 stainless are not sharp enough to cut into skin. The stainless material does not intensify the sharpness of the blade. It only prevents rust and corrosion of the knife blade.
What metal is used in knives?
Most are made with stainless steel, or carbon steel. Some higher quality ones use a surgical steel or high strength alloy.
How do you differentiate stainless steel and normal steel?
Regular steel will "hold" a magnet. Some types of stainless steel will also hold a magnet strongly. I have several knives as well as swords of which some are made out of stainless steel and some are made out of high carbon steel which all hold a magnet equally as strong. If the steel in question rusts easily then that is a telltale sign that the object in question is probably made out of regular carbon steel. The only other means to differentiate between the two is a 'spark' test which can tell you whether you have stainless steel or carbon steel, otherwise sending a sample out for metallurgical analysis is the only other way to find out whether you have stainless steel or regular carbon steel.
What class of things do knives and forks belong to?
stainless steel
What are some premium brands of stainless kitchen knives sets made in the US?
Camillus Cutlery is a high quality kitchen cutlery manufacturer, located in Camillus, New York. They feature high carbon stainless steel kitchen cutlery sets.
What are knives made of?
knives are made of Carbon Steel
