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Stainless steel in metallurgical definition is a steel that contains ~14% or more Chromium. Other alloying elements such as Nickel can also improve steel's stain resistance properties.
The amount of free Chromium, i.e. not tied up in carbides determines steel's stain resistance ability. Higher carbon content leaves less free Chromium in the alloy, which explains why some of the high end stainless steels with more % of Chromium are less stain resistant than lower grade stainless steels with less Chromium and Carbon.
However, given time and conditions all steels will rust.
For more information on alloying elements effects on the steel see the related links.
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What is the difference between stainless steel and real stainless steel in refrigerators?
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...
What is the difference between steel and stainless steel?
While stainless steel is an alloy of steel, the primary difference between stainless steel and other steels is that the stainless steels have a high percentage (about 10% or even more) of the element chromium in them.
How do you tell the difference between stainless steel and HSLA steel?
Stainless steel is generally shiney and hsla is rusty almost. Plus stainless is non magnetic unless it is type 409
What is the difference between stainless steel and normal steel?
stainless steel has chromium added to the steel, which forms a protective oxide layer at the surface, preventing corrosion (rust).
How can you tell the difference between ALUMNIUM and stainless steel?
Grab a small magnet. It will stick to stainless steel - it won't stick to aluminum.
What is the difference between stainless steel and real stainless steel in refrigerators?
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...
Difference between duplex stainless steel and stainless steel?
There's no difference, cause duplex is a type of Stainless Steel, as so ferritic,austenitic,martensitic.
What is the difference between steel and stainless steel?
While stainless steel is an alloy of steel, the primary difference between stainless steel and other steels is that the stainless steels have a high percentage (about 10% or even more) of the element chromium in them.
What is the difference between tin plate and stainless steel?
a tin plate is tin and a plate, and stainless steel is stainless steel.
What is the difference between satin steel stainless steel?
Satin is a finish on the stainless steel which changes its look.
What is the difference between stainless steel and zinc steel?
Stainless steel is an alloy with at least 10.5 percent chromium. Zinc steel is coated with zinc.
What is the difference between density of stainless steel and normal steel?
nothing because it is steel is steel
What is the difference between stainless steel and silver?
stainless and silver is defferentbecouse silver is a colour and stainless are stains
How do you tell the difference between stainless steel and HSLA steel?
Stainless steel is generally shiney and hsla is rusty almost. Plus stainless is non magnetic unless it is type 409
What is the difference between stainless steel and regular steel?
steel isn't as refined but stainless is well stainless and shiny oohlala hot bod Stainless steel is an alloy (mixture) that has chromium mixed in. The chrome makes ordinary steel harder, more brittle, and more resistant to rust and stains, hense, stainless steel.
What is the difference between stainless steel and normal steel?
stainless steel has chromium added to the steel, which forms a protective oxide layer at the surface, preventing corrosion (rust).
How to tell the difference between extruded aluminum and stainless?
stainless is steel. aluminum is aluminum
