Do you still want a twist of lemon?:-)
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Oh no.
Say it ain't so.
You did not use the word Oxidize, did you?
Let's get off on another one (debate).:-)
Oxidation and Corrosion are not one and the same, although often confused.
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PC. Macs don't need setup..it's called the on switch. :-)

Been building computers for 15 years, I'll be ok with any pc problems. Rust/Oxidation/orange stains whatever you want to call it on my fridge are another issue.
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NO :-)
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I'm not picking on this post in particular, but it is a good starting place for trying to summarize the correct info that is sprinkled throughout this thread.

The discussion here is being hampered because "rust" is a laymen's term for one particular form of corrosion. Steels (not stainless) are susceptible to a general surface corrosion which forms iron oxide. That's the reddish-brown stuff we call "rust."

Stainless steel forms a very thin oxidation layer on surface which "passivates" or protects the metal from further general corrosion. The layer is kinda fragile, so it can get disrupted by fingerprints, water drops, etc. These can be removed with common stainless cleaners.

Stainless can corrode in other ways. It is susceptible to pitting corrosion caused by chlorides like the salt in your sweat. See the photo of the pistol trigger guard in a previous post.

I'm an appliance engineer and I can tell you stainless appliances sell well, at a premium price. But, I wouldn't recommend them to a friend unless they were prepared to constantly polish and polish them. They aren't practical in a kitchen environment.
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Best stuff ever. Always keep a supply under the sink. :-)
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I've got whole set of SS kitchen knives that are proof SS does in deed rust and pits so bad I can't get the rust outta the pits.

Oh........did I forget to mention where it was made?.....you guessed it!

SS my big round behind....
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Why would anyone still have a revolver when autos are so much better?













:-)
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Stainless or not?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8oq15Zy7sB4
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You wash them in the dishwasher don't you?
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I am sorry, but this is not an accurate statement. Surgical stainless steel is used internally. I have had stainless steel Harrington rods in my back for 25 years.
Stainless steel plates, screws and wire are also used. Surgical stainless steel is used in joint implants and heart valves as well.
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Rust never sleeps.
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There are many kinds of stainless steels. The cheapest ones are not very corrosion resistant. The ones that are are also expensive. Which do you think are used in appliances vs. implants?
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Why are autos better...??? Revolvers can be shot fast too..:-)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lLk1v...6112C&index=32
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GWSvjgNOJyo&NR=1
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says who?

As for the cleaning question, there is only one person qualified to answer that question and he is unfortunately dead
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Good reading - test with magnet.

Stainless steels are a very broad group of metals. The name was adopted as a generic term for steel alloys with a minimum of 10.5% chromium. The chromium gives the steel its 'stainless' properties - essentially corrosion resistance. On the surface of the metal, a very thin chromium-rich oxide layer is formed which is inert - i.e. it prevents the steel from rusting. The advantage of stainless steels over plated steels is that, if scratched or damaged, the steel will 'self-repair' as a new oxide layer is formed. In plated steels, scratches in the plate will often lead to corrosion of the steel underneath.

Stainless steel wrenchIn general, the higher the proportion of chromium, the stronger the corrosion resistance of the steel. In addition to chromium, other metals are added to give the steel particular properties such as strength and malleability. Specifically nickel is used to strengthen the oxide layer.

As for whether they are magnetic, the answer is that it depends. There are several families of stainless steels with different physical properties. A basic stainless steel has a 'ferritic' structure and is magnetic. These are formed from the addition of chromium and can be hardened through the addition of carbon (making them 'martensitic') and are often used in cutlery. However, the most common stainless steels are 'austenitic' - these have a higher chromium content and nickel is also added. It is the nickel which modifies the physical structure of the steel and makes it non-magnetic.

So the answer is yes, the magnetic properties of stainless steel are very dependent on the elements added into the alloy, and specifically the addition of nickel can change the structure from magnetic to non-magnetic.
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Depending on the Hardness of the SS will depend on how corrosion resistant it is. It all depends on the combination of metal alloys used in the particular product.
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It is non-magnetic.
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oh for crying out loud.

300 series Stainless is non-magnetic.

400 series Stainless is MAGNETIC.

Bobarian -

Research martensitic steel vs austenitic steel.

Your rods would have been 316LVM Steel.

Did you see the part about ""INCORRODIBLE AFTER IMPLANT""?????

You wanna compare implants, let's go. I have titanium in my jaw, my shoulder, my hip and my foot. They are PERMANENT.

Martensitic Steel (Surgical) is used as a healing AID...not as a PERMANENT solution.

One of many reasons why the Harrington rods became obsolete in the 90's - Slight problem with people's reaction to the nickel content of the steel and all.....


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Scarecrow, I think I'll miss you most of all.
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