Stainless steel was discovered to be "stainless" during World War I by an
English metallurgist named Harry Brearly. While trying to find an alloy that
would protect cannon bores in England, he discovered that when chromium was
added to low carbon steel, the steel became stain resistant.
Why Stainless Steel is “Stainless”
Stainless steel develops an invisible, tenacious, and highly protective
chrome oxide film on its surface. Chromium in stainless steel teams up with
oxygen in the atmosphere to form a film or substance called chrome oxide.
The chrome oxide film gives stainless steel its exceptional corrosion
resistant properties, which allow stainless steel to last for a long time.
The second essential element to stainless steel is nickel. While improving
the engineering possibilities of the material, nickel further enhances the
corrosion resistance of stainless steel. Stainless steel is very useful to
architects, designers, and sink manufacturers because of its corrosion
resistance and its strength.
When sink manufacturers such as Kindred make stainless steel sinks, they are
sure to add chromium and nickel during the melting stage process so that
stainless steels are “stainless all the way through”. There is nothing to
chip, wear, or peel off.
Why Stainless Steel is a Great Choice for a Sink
As the second most used plumbing fixture in your home, your choice of which
material to choose for a kitchen sink should be based upon durability,
stamina, and attractiveness. Stainless steel passes on all three criteria
and is an outstanding choice for a kitchen sink.
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