Great quality thermos, no cracks (damage) on the inside, only been used for coffee. What would cause corrosion in stainless steel?
2006-06-21 16:43:18 · 8 answers · asked by keli 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry
Possibly the material underneath the stainless is corroding and the rust found a way through. It's not necessarily solid stainless steel.
2006-06-21 16:47:48 · answer #1 · answered by Thom Thumb 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Rust is causedr by Iron. Most stainless has some Iron in it.
It may just be dirty. fill it with hot water and a shot of bleach swish it around and let it sitt for an hour or two. Rinse well and your good to go
2006-06-21 16:49:07 · answer #2 · answered by Wile E. Chipotle 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Is it corrosion or just calcium build up
2006-06-21 19:21:34 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try this link perhaps?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stainless_steel#Corrosion
2006-06-21 16:48:30 · answer #4 · answered by Cap'n Eridani 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like someone might be trying to poison you??
Acid would do!
2006-06-21 16:46:57 · answer #5 · answered by lavito 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
acids and bases can corrode the plates as well as heat and exposure to oxygen....
2006-06-28 16:15:05 · answer #6 · answered by wxy0062003 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
acidic water
2006-06-21 16:47:04 · answer #7 · answered by ☼Jims Brain☼ 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Um . . .coffee?
2006-06-21 16:47:47 · answer #8 · answered by LazlaHollyfeld 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋