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Which has the strongest magnetic attraction force 440C Stainless Steel or 52100 Chrome Steel?
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Are kitchen faucets non magnetic stainless steel?
Usually made from Chrome plated brass
Why is steel non magnetic?
Due to low carbon percentage.There are three types of stainless steel. AUSTENITICThese are the 300 series, IE 304, 316 etc. These are non magnetic. Next are the FERRITIC & MARTENSITIC types.These stainless steels are of the 400 range like 409, 430. The latter type has high mechanical strength and is used as knives etc. They can also have additional alloying elements depending upon the knife quality. These SS are magnetic. However the attraction is weak compared to normal carbon steels without nickle or chrome content. It is these two elements that alters the magnetic ability or characteristics of stainless steel.Read more: http://wiki.answers.com/What_series_of_stainless_steel_is_magnetic#ixzz1ey4tHn2b
Why does stainless steel not attract to magnet?
Some stainless steel is magnetic, and some is will exhibit only an extremely weak response to a magnetic field. It is the austenitic stainless steels that are generally thought of as being nonmagnetic. Let's review a couple of things to get to our answer. The primary metal alloyed into stainless steel, the one that combines with the iron (steel, actually, since there is carbon included with the iron) is chromium. The presence of sufficient chromium in stainless steels allows these metals to resist corrosion. Note that the stainless steels are stain resistant, and not completely stainless. Anyway, the chromium can be thought of as a "glue" in the metal matrix that prevents magnetic domains in iron from aligning themselves with an external magnetic field. If the magnetic domains in stainless steel, that is, the iron in this alloy, was "free to rotate a bit" within the metallic crystal structure, then the steel would be capable of conducting magnetic lines of force or of becoming magnetized. As it is, in many of the austenitic stainless steels, magnetic domains, which do exist, cannot rotate to align themselves to conduct magnetic lines of force. Nor can these alloys be magnetized to any appreciable degree. We also must note that cold working like drawing or swaging can "free" magnetic domains and cause the alloy to then exhibit ferromagnetic properties.
What shiny mirror-like metal is mixed with iron to make stainless steel?
Chrome is used with iron to create stainless steel alloys.
Will chrome rust easier than stainless steel?
Chrome won't rust. That's why it's plated over steel. But any tiny crack or flaw in the chrome plating can allow rust to penetrate the "skin" of chrome and attack the metal beneath. As the chrome barrier is compromised, the rust continues to spread. More and more steel is attacked and breaks down. Stainless steel is (usually) designed so the steel (iron with a bit of carbon) is alloyed with a small percentage of chromium in it. This chromium is what makes the stainless steel resistant to attack. Stainless steel resists attack by rust "all the time" while chrome plated steel resists attack by rust only until any flaw or crack appears or is created. It is then vulnerable to attack. A scratch on stainless steel, while unsightly, is not going to open a path for attack by rust. Note: Rust doesn't "attack" steel. It forms as the metal is chemically attacked. The oxidized iron that appears after the chemical attack is the rust.
Why do magnets stick to stainless revolvers?
This has got to do with the amount of Chrome in the alloy used to make the revolver. With a lot of chrome in the alloy, the bonds between chrome and iron would not allow for magnetic interaction. Most stainless steel is magnetic though if one just applies a strong enough magnetic force. regards.
Is all steel attracted to a magnet?
No, for example high chrome stainless steel is not magnetic.
Are kitchen faucets non magnetic stainless steel?
Usually made from Chrome plated brass
Stainless steel is not magnetic. Is it true?
Yes. That is true. Stainless steel is NOT magnetic. Mild steel is.There are three types of stainless steel. AUSTENITICThese are the 300 series, IE 304, 316 etc. These are non magnetic. Next are the FERRITIC & MARTENSITIC types.These stainless steels are of the 400 range like 409, 430. The latter type has high mechanical strength and is used as knives etc. They can also have additional alloying elements depending upon the knife quality. These SS are magnetic. However the attraction is weak compared to normal carbon steels without nickle or chrome content.
Which stainless steel is magnetic?
There are three types of stainless steel. AUSTENITICThese are the 300 series, IE 304, 316 etc. These are non magnetic. Next are the FERRITIC & MARTENSITIC types.These stainless steels are of the 400 range like 409, 430. The latter type has high mechanical strength and is used as knives etc. They also have additional alloying elements depending upon the quality. These SS are magnetic. However the attraction is weak compared to normal carbon steels without nickle or chrome content.
Is chrome magnetic?
Chromium is not ferrous as it does not contain iron, it is an element.
What are the differences between chrome and stainless steel water faucets?
Chrome is more durable and cheaper than stainless steel.
What is better stainless steel faucet or chrome faucet?
Stainless steel
Why is steel non magnetic?
Due to low carbon percentage.There are three types of stainless steel. AUSTENITICThese are the 300 series, IE 304, 316 etc. These are non magnetic. Next are the FERRITIC & MARTENSITIC types.These stainless steels are of the 400 range like 409, 430. The latter type has high mechanical strength and is used as knives etc. They can also have additional alloying elements depending upon the knife quality. These SS are magnetic. However the attraction is weak compared to normal carbon steels without nickle or chrome content. It is these two elements that alters the magnetic ability or characteristics of stainless steel.Read more: http://wiki.answers.com/What_series_of_stainless_steel_is_magnetic#ixzz1ey4tHn2b
What is better quality chrome or stainless steel cook top?
stainless is better.
What is the difference between chrome and stainless light socket?
the chrome light socket is just plated in chrome, it can wear off and possibly rust stainless steel never rusts and is far more durable
What is the best way to clean chrome dumbells?
Use Flitz Stainless Steel & Chrome Cleaner With Degreaser.
