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Stainless steel is an alloy of iron which contains more than 10% chromium. Stainless steel cannot be stained but occasionally dulls or will show oily finger prints. This steel is noted for its hardness and is used for utensils, tableware, sinks, counter tops, and small appliances. In the process of making it, a little of the chromium in the alloy is used to form the hard oxide coating on the surface. If this is taken off, through corrosion or wear, the steel rusts like regular steel.

This article was written by Anne Field, Extension Specialist, Emeritus.



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