2006-07-10 00:51:40 · 5 answers · asked by dimdu 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Engineering
They both have their own down side...depends on your application if it will be cost effective for you....if either will work then use anodized aluminum...will not corrode and can come in colors if necessary....more cost effective and obviously will last longer aesthetically as well.
2006-07-10 00:57:02 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Stainless steel is ferrous alloy with a minimum of 10.5% chromium content.
Even a high-quality alloy can corrode under certain conditions. Because these modes of corrosion are more exotic and their immediate results are less visible than rust, they often escape notice and cause problems among those who are not familiar with them, these are pitting and stress corrosion they perforate the material under exteme humid conditions. that is because alumnum forms Al oxide which is a fine molecule and doesnot allow H20 or water molecules to attack the aluminum inside...
2006-07-10 01:16:25 · answer #2 · answered by Seeker 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is not corrosive at all. That's why it is called "STAINLESS".
It can corrode in acid or other chemical conditions, as well as at high temperature conditions, but special kinds of stainless steel are produce, to avoid corrosion even in those conditions. However, not all stainless steels are non-corrosive in all conditions, only in those for which the particular steel is made for.
2006-07-10 01:03:01 · answer #3 · answered by Vlada M 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it depends on condition i think aluminum is less corosive because the surface of aluminum in corrosive enviroment is covered with aluminum oxide and the latter is very resistance and protect aluminum.
2006-07-11 00:20:06 · answer #4 · answered by eshaghi_2006 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes , aluminium will oxidize
2006-07-10 00:57:28 · answer #5 · answered by omygodedidit 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋