The Inside Scoop on Stainless Steel: 10 Impactful Facts!

Essential in many sectors such as cooking, aerospace, or chemistry, stainless steel is a ferrous metal alloy that offers unparalleled corrosion resistance! Stainless steel 304 L, Stainless steel 316 L, or magnetic stainless steel, the family of this metal is extremely wide. Durable and recyclable, this stainless steel offers numerous possibilities for everyday use. Discover with John 10 fascinating facts about stainless steel. 😬

Stainless steel (or inox), a metal full of resources!

• In 1912, metallurgist Harry Bearley invented stainless steel while seeking a solution against rifle barrel erosion. The first commercial production of stainless steel took place one year later, in 1913.
• The carbon footprint of stainless steel is particularly low and stainless steel is 100% recyclable, ensuring it a major place in a future where sustainability will be even more important than it is today.

• There are more than 150 grades of stainless steel, among which only about fifteen are very frequently used (304L, 316 L, etc.).

⬆️ Stainless steel 304L, Stainless steel 316 L, non-slip stainless steel or magnetic stainless steel 430, John Steel allows you to cut your stainless steel sheet to size!

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• Naturally, stainless steel self-protects with an invisible passive layer that reconstitutes naturally (or chemically) in case of damage.
• Stainless steels and high-temperature resistant steels are iron alloys with chromium and other elements that have relatively high resistance to corrosion and/or oxidation.

• Never use bleach concentrated or diluted in hot water to clean stainless steel. The use of chlorine results in marks and destruction of the protective layer!

🔔 To clean stainless steel like a professional, we share our little tips to always have ultra-clean stainless steel.

How to clean stainless steel?

• In principle, stainless steel can be divided into 4 different families:

🔰 ferritic (ASTM 400 series)
🔰 martensitic
🔰 austeno-ferritic (also called duplex)
🔰 austenitic (ASTM 300 series)

• The hardness quality is determined by the amount of chromium and carbon present in the stainless steel.
• Stainless steel is in high demand in the nuclear and aerospace industry, due to its corrosion resistance at high temperatures.

📍 Little tips: When you are cooking and your hands absorb an unpleasant smell, rub your hands on stainless steel under running water. Some companies even sell "soap" made of stainless steel! Always remember safety first.

Ideal for a modern and contemporary design, stainless steel is increasingly used in kitchens to protect walls and worktops. Indeed, the backsplash is all the rage among kitchen enthusiasts as well as professionals in the restaurant industry.

You have made a stainless steel backsplash or had a stainless steel sheet cut to size on our site? Don't hesitate to send us your best shots!📸

See you soon for new metallic discoveries!

John,