FAQS About Stainless Steel Rolls & Sheets in Pennsylvania

by | Dec 5, 2016 | Steel Distributor

Most people have worked with or own something that is made from stainless steel. Very few know much about it, though, so here are a few expertly-answered questions about Stainless Steel Rolls Sheets in Pennsylvania to help feed the minds of the curious.

Q: How does stainless steel become “stainless”?

A: For steel to be considered “stainless”, it must contain a minimum of 10.5% chromium. It is this chromium that forms, with the aid of oxygen, a layer of chrome-oxide that prevents any staining or rusting from occurring. Other alloying elements such as molybdenum may be added to enhance the protective layer even further.

Q: Why is there rust on this stainless steel? Isn’t this impossible?

A: Stainless steel cannot rust in the way that most people think of. If a red oxide material is seen on the surface that flakes off, this means that iron particles have contaminated the surface of the steel and it is actually the iron that is rusting, not the stainless steel. This “rusting” can actually be simply cleaned off by wiping with a homemade solution of nitric and hydrofluoric acid.

Q: Is it possible to weld Stainless Steel Rolls Sheets in Pennsylvania?

A: Yes, stainless steel is very easy to weld but there is a slight difference. The filler rod that is used must also be stainless steel for the welding to take place.

Q: Can stainless steel be recycled?

A: Absolutely. 100% of stainless steel is able to be recycled and the content of recycled steel scrap that is found in new stainless steel is between 60%-80%.

Q: Can stainless steel be used at any temperature?

A: Essentially, yes it can. Stainless steel holds up very well in extreme temperatures and can function in environments as cold as liquid nitrogen and as hot as 1800 degrees F.

To learn more about stainless steel, or to order some of the finest steel on the market today, visit Tomametalsinc.com. Their friendly and skilled customer staff will be more than happy to help and can answer any question that may be posed concerning stainless steel and a wide range of other metals.

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