Stainless steel pans are generally easy to clean and do not rust like some metal cooking utensils and pants. Some of these pans may also include a non-stick coating. Unlike cast-iron, these pans are much lighter and more manageable.
Stainless steel is used for many household utensils, from pot and pans, cutlery, even kitchen sinks. The list is almost endless.
The benefits of stainless steel materials are that they will not rust as other steels would. Additionally, steel is a lot more common than some other metals.
Stainless steal is a great purchase unless you have Teflon pans and then the stainless steal would scratch your pans... Something to consider while buying kitchen supplies.
You can find very large stainless steel pots on the following site: www.overstock.com/Home-Garden/Pots-Pans/.../subcat.html. They have an awesome selection.
There are many benefits of using stainless steel shelving. Stainless steel shelving are strong, and usually have a modern look that is stylish and beautiful to most office or home decor. In addition, stainless steel shelving are flame resistant, which is a definite advantage over wood made shelves.
Some types of stainless steel are magnetic and some are not. Details are available via the stainless steel article on wikipedia.
No, some is magnetic...
Ashtrays are necessarily incombustible. Glass window panes, sand on the beach, rocks, frying pans, and stainless steel forks are incombustible.
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.
Some types of stainless steel are magnetic and some are not. Details are available via the stainless steel article on wikipedia.
Most cooking pans are made from some kind of metal. Metal is used because it is durable, cleanable retains its shape well, holds up under the heat of an oven or a fire, and conducts heat through from the heat source to the food being cooked. Metals used include aluminum, steel, stainless steel, brass, iron, and others. Sometimes the metals are layered, as for example a stainless-steel pot clad with aluminum on the bottom. Some pans have glazed or coated surfaces, including nonstick surfaces. Handles may also be of metal or could be made of plastic, wood, or other materials. Pans and pots may also be made from glass. While clearly more breakable, glass pans are fairly easily cleanable, also conduct heat well, and can be attractive.