RE: [DMCForum] stainless cleaner
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RE: [DMCForum] stainless cleaner




Maybe I'm all wrong, it's certainly been a while since I took
Chemistry, but the components of the alloy are bonded in such a
way that a surface scratch (or even a deep one) would still cut down
to a consistent  pattern of elements  no different inside than on top. 
..................LP
>
> I hope I remember this correctly, and anyone please feel free to
> correct this as it has been awhile since my material science classes.
>
> Stainless steel contains Chromium, and I believe SS304 is at least 12%
> Cr. When the surface is scratched, the Cr reacts with oxygen faster
> than the steel, creating the protective layer of Chromium Oxide CrO3.
>
> Greg
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>
>

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