Companies that have stainless steel stock pots include Bayou Classic, Prime Pacific, Cooks Pro, Anolon Nouvelle, T-Fal, Concord, Ballington and Cuisinart.
The brands Wearever and Cuisinart are both great brands for saucepans. Their stainless steel are some of the best selling because of their durability.
Some different brands of stainless steel crock pots are Crock Pot and Cuisenart. Both are very popular.
Good stainless steel cookware can be hard to find. I suggest Kohl's for some good quality stainless steel cookware. The carry brands such as Circulon which I have always found to be a good quality.
Some popular brands of stainless steel stoves are Broan, Frigidare, Primula, Weiman, GAS ONE, Camco, Great Northern, Amana, Coleman, Stansport and Range Hood.
Some of the best brands for stainless steel travel mugs include Yeti, Hydro Flask, Contigo, and Zojirushi. These brands are known for their quality construction, durability, and ability to keep beverages hot or cold for extended periods of time.
Check out Azom.com. They have a lot of information on Stainless Steel Finishing. The European Stainless Steel Development Association has a guide to stainless steel finishes.
Stainless steel or WHICH metal? BTW, there are numerous grades of stainless steel. Some are stronger than others.
Yes, stainless steel is not magnetic in the same way as materials like iron, nickel, and cobalt. A regular magnet will not stick to stainless steel, although some types of stainless steel can become weakly magnetic through processes like cold-working.
Yes, stainless steel can be magnetized to some extent. The level of magnetic properties can vary depending on the specific grade of stainless steel and its composition. Generally, austenitic stainless steels (e.g. 304, 316) are not magnetic, while ferritic and martensitic stainless steels can be magnetized.
Some types of stainless steel are magnetic and some are not. Details are available via the stainless steel article on wikipedia.
Stainless steel draining boards are generally not magnetic, as most stainless steel alloys used in kitchenware are non-magnetic. However, some types of stainless steel, like ferritic stainless steel, can exhibit magnetic properties. If the draining board is made from austenitic stainless steel, which is more common, it will typically not be magnetic.
Some of the older stainless steel microwaves can be a bit heavier than conventional microwave. However they have developed stainless steel microwaves that are made with a lighter stainless steel casing making them less heavy.