Chromium (and Carbon, but that's a non-metal)
why are other metals added to stainless steel
Stainless Steel must have at least 10.5-11% chromium content.
Stainless steel has low electrical conductivity compared to other metals.
The conductivity of stainless steel is relatively low compared to other metals, making it a poor conductor of electricity.
The addition of other metals makes steel stainless.
Stainless steels, zirconium, titanium, gold, platinum metals, other metals; glass, ceramics, wood, textiles, etc.
Stainless steel does not corrode like other metals do. because of the tannic acid in cedar and the fact that it will be outdoors stainless steel will resist corrision much better.
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.
what does tk316 mean on the inside of my ring
Because it is made from iron and other metals such as nickel for example depending on the grade of stainless steel. the reason the steel is stainless is because the outside of the steel is protected by the non ferrous layers that will replace as it is scratched or worn of.
stainless steel
Yes, stainless steel is not as good of an electrical conductor as other metals like copper or aluminum, but it can still conduct electricity to some extent.