As we all know, stainless steel is a very high-quality and durable material, which is used in a wide range of fields, But will stainless steel be corroded? This is a question we are often asked. First of all, I will give you a definite answer. Yes, it will be corroded. But it just happens in a specific environment.
In this post, Let’s discuss it!
Stainless steel is a material formed by adding some anti-corrosion elements to ordinary steel, such as chromium, which has a stronger anti-corrosion ability than ordinary steel.
Stainless steel is divided into different grades according to its chemical composition, including 304 and 316 Different grades of stainless steel show different corrosion resistance.
For example, 304-grade stainless steel products have absolutely excellent corrosion resistance in a dry and clean atmosphere, but if they are moved to the coastal area, they will soon rust in the sea fog containing a lot of salt; However, 316 stainless steel performs well.
Therefore, not any kind of stainless steel can resist corrosion and rust in any environment.
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In order to improve the corrosion resistance of stainless steel, you must consider the following situations.
If your stainless steel products are used in coastal areas, we strongly recommend that you apply 316-grade stainless steel.
It is also necessary to regularly clean stainless steel products to maintain their corrosion resistance. According to our experience, it is worth it.
In terms of cleaning frequency, there is actually no hard and fast rule: it’s very simple. It’s best to clean them when they get dirty. This may be once a year or once a month, depending on the environment in which it is used.
However, no matter which frequency is used, stainless steel products are very easy to clean. Usually, household or construction use only needs to be cleaned with a soft cloth, then washed with soap and warm water, and then washed with clean water. If you dry the surface with a soft cloth, the appearance effect will be better.
If you have any questions about the maintenance of stainless steel products, please feel free to contact us, and our technical team will be happy to reply to you
