What Is Stainless Steel Cookware Made Of?

• Posted by Naveen Singh December 11, 2018 - Filed in Family & Home - #stainless steel  #cookware  #kitchenware  #dinnerware  - 308 views

  Stainless steel is the color of durability and if you’re out looking for a strong and reliable stainless steel cookware set for your own kitchen, you are on the right track to making your kitchen more functional and stylish. Gone are the days when steel was considered the preference of the middle class income groups. Today the sheer mention of this shiny luxurious metal is enough to make anyone curious.

   

  You can’t help but notice the platinum like sheen that stainless steel utensils have. They shimmer as if the sunlight broke into a million pieces after falling onto them. But before you pick any random stainless steel cookware sets for your family or for gifting purposes understand their features.

   

  What? Stainless Steel Is Not Exactly Steel!

  We often see and hear about this metal being ideal for any and all kinds of utensils, pans and pots. Several modern day appliances make use of this metal as well. Stainless steel is practically present in almost every corner of every kitchen in the world. It is very versatile, extremely durable and very safe and hygienic. But it is not just steel that goes into making it stainless after all.

   

  Following Are Some Fun Facts About Stainless Steel Cookware Sets

  ·     Stainless steel is not just one metal

  ·     It is a metal alloy comprising around 10% chromium, a percentage of nickel and several other metals as well

  ·     Chromium is what adds to its durability and prevents it from rusting

  ·     Nickel present in it also helps with rust resistance, and it also gives it extra hardness and that highly polished and shiny look

  ·     The “grade” of a particular kind of stainless steel is usually dictated by the balance of chromium and nickel in it

  ·     This grade of stainless steel is what also denotes the quality, durability, and the maximum cooking temperature of the alloy

  ·     So if you find something like “18/8 or 18/10” written on a Stainless Steel Cookware Set, understand that it is in fact the percentage of chromium and nickel respectively

  ·     These grades come in 3 main series:, namely 200, 300, and 400

  ·     If you are looking for a less expensive option, go for the 200 series. They are also less resistant because of the manganese in them in place of nickel and are bit more prone to corrosion.

  ·     The 300 series will have titanium or molybdenum in their alloy and very often be labeled as 304 respectively 316 represent.  These have high resistance to salt water erosion.

  ·    The 400 series is made up of alloys more corrosive than the 300 series. They are used to manufacture inexpensive stockpots, and many kitchen utensils. They are almost nickel free.

   

  So now we know what exactly Stainless Steel Cookware Sets are made of.

   

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