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What specific type of steel is a gun made of?
Depends on the maker. Some gun barrels are the finest quality type 4140 chrome moly or 416 stainless steel with button rifling. Hi-Point pistol frames are made from a high-impact polymer and barrels are from an alloy stainless steel.
Where can I find some information online about stainless steel finishing?
Check out Azom.com. They have a lot of information on Stainless Steel Finishing. The European Stainless Steel Development Association has a guide to stainless steel finishes.
What metal is stronger stainless steel or metal?
Stainless steel or WHICH metal? BTW, there are numerous grades of stainless steel. Some are stronger than others.
Would a magnet stick to stainless steel?
Yes, stainless steel is not magnetic in the same way as materials like iron, nickel, and cobalt. A regular magnet will not stick to stainless steel, although some types of stainless steel can become weakly magnetic through processes like cold-working.
Can stainless steel be magnatized?
Yes, stainless steel can be magnetized to some extent. The level of magnetic properties can vary depending on the specific grade of stainless steel and its composition. Generally, austenitic stainless steels (e.g. 304, 316) are not magnetic, while ferritic and martensitic stainless steels can be magnetized.
Would a magnet stick to stainless still?
Some types of stainless steel are magnetic and some are not. Details are available via the stainless steel article on wikipedia.
How much heavier is a stainless steel microwave?
Some of the older stainless steel microwaves can be a bit heavier than conventional microwave. However they have developed stainless steel microwaves that are made with a lighter stainless steel casing making them less heavy.
Where can one purchase a stainless steel plate?
There are many online retailers that sell stainless steel plates. Some of these websites include Stainless Supply, MetalsDepot, Discount Steel, and Amazon.
Can sweat ruin stainless steel?
In some cases yes. If the stainless steel was not passified (removing iron particles left on stainless steel by contact with tool steel dies) with nitric or sulfuric acid then yes.
What are some of the most effective stainless steel cleaners?
Some of the most effective stainless steel cleaners include baking soda and vinegar as active ingredients. There are many name brand items available to clean stainless steel.
Is stainless steel electrically conductive?
Yes, in common with all metals, stainless steel is a conductor, but it is not widely used as such. There are some, specialist, applications -such as stainless steel coatings to railway conductor rails.
Why did they switch from brass bronze hardware such as doorknobs to stainless steel hardware in hospitals?
Stainless steel won't tarnish or rust. It is more cost effective now to use a cheaper metal and coat it with stainless steel. Some hardware is brass coated with stainless steel.
