The secret of stainless steel flatware, are you buying the right one?

Stainless steel flatware, the first thing consumers think of is cutlery, forks and spoons. Consumers are overwhelmed with a wide variety of table knives, forks and spoons. They have the advantages of beautiful appearance and being more corrosion-resistant and durable than other metals, and are very popular among consumers.

So have you bought the right stainless steel flatware? Today, I will tell you how to choose stainless steel flatware? We will reveal the tips for purchasing it and provide you with some reference when buying stainless steel flatware.

430stainless steel

Iron + more than 12% chromium can prevent oxidation caused by natural factors. It is called stainless steel. Its code name is No. 430 in JIS, so it is also called 430 stainless steel. However, 430 stainless steel cannot resist oxidation caused by chemicals in the air and will still be oxidized due to unnatural factors.

18-8 stainless steel

Its alias 304 stainless steel may be more famous, iron + 18% chromium + 8% nickel, which can resist chemical oxidation. This stainless steel is No. 304 in the JIS code, so it is also called 304 stainless steel. It is resistant to high temperatures of 800 degrees and has the characteristics of good processing performance and high toughness.

18-10 stainless steel

Environmental pollution has led to more and more chemical components in the air. In some places with serious pollution, even 304 will rust; therefore, some high-end products are made with 10% nickel to make them more durable and corrosion-resistant. , this stainless steel is called 18-10 stainless steel.

How to choose stainless steel flatware?

Tableware with three codes "13-0", "18-0", and "18-8" is made of stainless steel. The number in front of the code indicates the chromium content, and the number behind the code indicates the nickel content. Chromium It is the material that makes the product rust-free, while nickel is a corrosion-resistant material. For example, "13-0" contains 13% chromium and no nickel.

When purchasing, you should pay special attention to the following: When purchasing stainless steel products, you should carefully check whether the material and steel number used are marked on the outer packaging; whether the manufacturer's name, address, phone number, hygienic standards of the container, etc. are marked.

1. Check the packaging

When purchasing stainless steel products, you should carefully check whether the material and steel number used are marked on the outer packaging; whether the manufacturer's name, address, telephone number, and the hygiene standards of the container are marked.

2. Magnet inspection

You can use magnets to judge. Regular manufacturers generally use 304 (i.e. 18-8) and 430 (i.e. 18-0) stainless steel for forks and spoons, and 420 (i.e. 13-0) for knives. 430 and 420 are magnetic, and 304 is micromagnetic.

3. Weight comparison

For stainless steel tableware of the same thickness and shape, high-end tableware will weigh more than low-end tableware. However, the density difference is very small. The density of 304 stainless steel is 7.93, and the density of 430 and 420 is 7.85. It is impossible to judge by intuition.

4. Stainless steel shape

Stainless steel flatware mainly includes "austenitic" stainless steel and "martensitic" stainless steel. Bowls, plates, etc. are generally made of non-magnetic "austenitic" stainless steel; knives, forks, etc. are generally made of magnetic "martensitic" stainless steel.

5. Chromium and nickel content

Stainless steel tableware generally contains chromium and nickel. Chromium makes the product rust-free, while nickel is a corrosion-resistant material. The use of inferior stainless steel tableware is likely to cause heavy metal harm to human health. When purchasing, you should pay attention to the parameters marked above.

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