2006-12-06 08:29:27 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
because of the process in which it is made, it is a non ferrous metal and it is very durable
others cost more though, such as copper and such
so be glad it costs what it does, it could cost alot more easily
good luck
2006-12-06 08:32:33 · answer #1 · answered by mr wabbit 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Stainless steels are high-alloy steels that have superior corrosion resistance than other steels because they contain large amounts of chromium. Stainless steels can contain anywhere from 4-30 percent chromium, however most contain around 10 percent.
Chromium is much more expensive than iron.
2006-12-06 09:21:32 · answer #2 · answered by semdot 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Stainless steel contains, Nichol, the more nichol the better grade of stainless...and stainless steel is not a plating process ...I hope this helps you... Good luck
2006-12-06 09:05:00 · answer #3 · answered by frank26694 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
And I think it's more of what's ON it that actually IN it...steel is steel.....it's rather like galvanizing........
2006-12-06 08:34:09 · answer #4 · answered by raquelha 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
zinc
2006-12-06 08:37:00 · answer #5 · answered by NONAME 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋