2006-06-26 12:21:45 · 10 answers · asked by blondie 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Other - Science
Chromium is added to the steel. This actually provides a hard oxidation layer. So basically, there is already a layer of oxide (kinda like rust), but it doesn't flake off like the redish type rust you might see on your car. This layer actually protects the rest of the material, by keeping other impurities from reacting with the interior (or exterior).
2006-06-26 12:49:53 · answer #1 · answered by Craig D 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
The chromium and other metals are added to the alloy to inhibit the generation of iron oxide. Ironically, stainless steel still rusts.
2006-06-26 12:46:49 · answer #2 · answered by AARON L 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I actually had a job related problem to find this out. Steel by itself easily reacts with oxygen and becomes brittle. To compensate, chromium is added to the alloy to make the surface nonreactive to oxygen. There is a reduction in hardness, but it will last for years.
2006-06-26 12:26:58 · answer #3 · answered by AldericII 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Chromium salts added to the iron and carbon mix made to prepare steel
2006-06-26 12:27:00 · answer #4 · answered by pogonoforo 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i individually had a job suitable concern to discover this out. steel by utilising itself fairly reacts with oxygen and could become brittle. To compensate, chromium is better to the alloy to make the outdoors nonreactive to oxygen. there's a help in hardness, in spite of if it is going to very final for years.
2016-12-08 12:54:22 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Prob has to do with the molecular construction, being so close together, forming an extremley smooth/hard surface not allowing stains to form in any crevices.
2006-06-26 12:27:11 · answer #6 · answered by not at home 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
its heated to a higher temperature w/ added chromium to emliminate more impurities. resists oxidation(rust), stronger, etc
2006-06-26 12:27:48 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Prison!?
2006-06-26 12:24:38 · answer #8 · answered by rohielim 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
because it gets wiped down by a bunch of dirty asses before it leaves the plant.
2006-06-30 03:40:15 · answer #9 · answered by GooberPottybrains 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have no idea
2006-06-26 12:25:29 · answer #10 · answered by JESSICA B 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋