...particularly for jewelry?
2006-10-01 14:43:59 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Beauty & Style ➔ Fashion & Accessories
Ah, very informative! Thanks! So for jewelry, particularly earrings that go in your skin, is either one fine, or is one better than the other? (stainless vs. surgical steel)
2006-10-01 15:00:31 · update #1
Surgical stainless steel is a variation of steel usually consisting of an alloy of chromium (12–20%), molybdenum (0.2–3%), and sometimes nickel (8–12%).
The chromium gives the metal its scratch-resistance and corrosion resistance. The nickel provides a smooth and polished finish. The molybdenum gives greater hardness, and helps maintaining a cutting edge.
In metallurgy, stainless steel (inox) is defined as a ferrous alloy with a minimum of 10% chromium content.[1] The name originates from the fact that stainless steel does not stain, corrode or rust as easily as ordinary steel. This material is also called corrosion resistant steel when it is not detailed exactly to its alloy type and grade, particularly in the aviation industry
2006-10-01 14:46:28 · answer #1 · answered by missourim43 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Surgical steel can be stainless these days, but it used to refer to a particular hardness of steel that was so tempered that it could be made to hold a very sharp edge for a prolonged period of time.
2006-10-01 14:47:45 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Stainless steel is steel with lots of carbon in it. The amount of carbon gives it a so called grade. Marine grade, surgical grade etc.
2006-10-01 14:48:31 · answer #3 · answered by foogill 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Steel Reserve (211) the beer...drink responsible...never drive when U had a few Oh I had my ring stolen at a bar It was stainless silver...PeAcE
2006-10-01 15:28:26 · answer #4 · answered by michael looooou 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sergical steel is always steril and stainless steel has iron in it to make it stronger and causes rashes
2006-10-01 14:46:27 · answer #5 · answered by princess_lew86 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The percentage of carbon
2006-10-01 14:45:11 · answer #6 · answered by Frank 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
one is for frying pans, one is for anything that goes into your skin.
2006-10-01 14:46:43 · answer #7 · answered by gilly 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋