There are many grades of stainless steel 303, 306 and such for various uses. The stainless steel you need is 316LVM and it's classification needs to be surgical stainless steel. Beware of junk jewellery calling it's self surgical steel, that's why you go to a professional body piercer who has many years of experience behind them. The wrong stuff can cause various problems including nickle sensitivity.
Surgical Stainless Steel (SSS) The most commonly used type of metal for piercings is Surgical Stainless Steel which is also perfect for a fresh or healing piercing. Also, high-quality metals like 14k gold, 18k gold, or titanium are used for piercings.
316LVM Surgical Stainless Steel
Stainless steel to do the job, gold to maintain it (gold does not react with tissues).
stainless steel is great for any piercing. It works well with sensitive ears but its so much cheaper than gold or silver. Some people still reject piercings or require gold or silver for very sensitive ears but stainless steel or titanium is fine. stainless steel is great for any piercing. It works well with sensitive ears but its so much cheaper than gold or silver. Some people still reject piercings or require gold or silver for very sensitive ears but stainless steel or titanium is fine.
I paid $45.00 in Big Lake,MN w/Stainless Steel.
Stainless steel was first discovered by Harry Brearley, a British metallurgist, in 1913. Brearley developed a steel alloy with high resistance to corrosion, which eventually led to the creation of stainless steel.
they require stainless steel usually. stainless steel is the best choice because it will no tarnish inside your body, the metal does not flake or rust, and it is easiest to sanitize and keep clean.
A reputable piercer will use 316L surgical stainless steel jewelry that has been properly sterilized.
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Yep, you can weld steel to stainless and you can weld stainless to steel. You can use steel or stainless welding rod in either case but the steel or steel welding rod will of course rust.
The 18g Flower Nose Screw Body Jewelry Nose Piercing Ring is made of stainless steel.
Well, the answer lies in the question; by saying 'real' stainless steel, you are implying that there are fake metals which go under the name 'stainless steel', thus the difference is that the stainless steel in refigerators is actually stainless steel, and the fake stainless steel is not...thus your question is answered...