Eli5 : How does stainless steel stay stainless?
In: Chemistry
Stainless steel is an alloy of steel that has added nickel. The addition of nickel to the steel mixture inhibits rust formation. There are different blends of compounds that make up stainless and are given different numbers like 304 or 316. These different alloy blends are engineered for different things, higher corrosion resistance, higher melting point, etc.
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