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Why Does Stainless Steel Turn Black/Brown?

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Stainless steel is an alloy consisting mainly of the metals iron, chromium and nickel. The chromium provides resistance to rusting, the nickel provides strength at very high temperatures, and the iron provides cost-effective strength at lower temperatures. normal temperatures it remains a shiny silver color because the chromium forms a thin oxide layer that stops the iron from rusting.
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What kind of Stainless Steel does Rolex use in their watch cases?

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While most high-end watch companies utilize 1.4435 (or 316L) Stainless Steel, Rolex uses 1.4439 (or 904L) Stainless Steel. While they both have the same grade of hardness, 904L has a slighytly higher nickel discharge, and thus a slightly higher resistance to corrosion. 904L is mainly used in industry applications handling chlorides, sulfer dioxide gas or other toxic materials.
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What is stainless steel?

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Stainless steel is an iron-containing alloy made from some of the basic elements found on earth: iron ore, chromium, silicon, nickel, carbon, nitrogen, and manganese. Properties of the final alloy are tailored by varying amounts of these elements. There are more than 57 stainless steels recognized as standard alloys on the market. Klean Kanteens are constructed from high quality sanitary grade 304 stainless steel which has a low nickel content.
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Why stainless steel and not some other metal?

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LVM implant grade stainless steel has one of the lowest occurrence rates of allergic reaction and/or rejection of any metal. The allergies people experience with stainless steel are usually nickel allergies, and the higher the quality stainless steel the lower the nickel content. Click here to read more about the differences between surgical stainless steel and implant grade stainless steel.
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Why does stainless steel rust also?

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of the stainless steel tubes, for they think the stainless steel won't rust, or ,they will not to be called stainless steel. And there must be something wrong with the steel. In fact, it' a unilateral attitude toward steel. They will also rust under some conditions Stainless steel can resist oxidation and corrosion in conditions of acid/alkali/salt due to its capability of antirust and antisepsis.
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Why does stainless steel magnetic?

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People always use magnet to check up the quality of the stainless steel. They think those with no magnetism are of good quality, or, it's bad. But, to tell you the truth, this kind of method is not right. There are many types of stainless steel and they can be classified as following according to their structures in normal temperature: The Austenitic stainless steel has no or just weak magnetism. And the Martensitic or Ferritic stainless steel usually has magnetism.
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What makes stainless steel "stainless"?

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Compared to plain carbon steel, stainless steels (there are more than 300 grades) contain at least 12% Chromium - a metal that is intrinsically corrosion resistant. Because of this alloying, stainless steels form a tightly-adherent and protective oxide layer which is so thin that the metallic coloration of the underlying steel is visible. The oxide layer that forms in ambient environments on plain carbon steels (i.e.
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Why does guacamole turn brown?

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Any avocado or guacamole will turn brown in the presence of air. Yucatan Guacamole is sealed in an airtight container, which prevents any such browning while the package is closed. Our recipe also contains natural substances that slow down the browning enzymes. This means that Yucatan Guacamole can stay green and fresh-looking for three to five days in your refrigerator after the package is opened, so long as you try to minimize the exposure to air.
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Does Stainless Steel rust and will it out perform Stealth-Tech™?

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Most stainless steel guns are made of 400 series stainless steel which has the poorest corrosion resistance of the Stainless Steels. Based on our 1 to 1000 corrosion resistance scale, is has a rating of about 10. When subjecting a stainless steel gun and a chrome-moly Stealth-Tech™ processed gun to a salt water corrosion test, the Stealth-Tech™ processed gun out performed the stainless gun every time.
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What does the gauge of the stainless steel mean?

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The gauge is the thickness of the stainless steel. An easy rule of thumb is, the lower the number of the gauge, the thicker and better the stainless steel. Therefore, 18 gauge is better than 20 gauge.
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How does FireAde 2000 turn black smoke into a white smoke?

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FireAde 2000 proprietary formulation is so advanced that the agent will capture (encapsulate) dense and toxic black smoke rapidly changing the black appearance to white smoke as the product is applied. FireAde 2000 interrupts the free radical chain reaction thus preventing them from forming soot and smoke. A cool steam is generated after the fire is extinguished.
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Why do I have to start with stainless steel, titanium, or gold jewelry?

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These are the best materials to prevent adverse reactions to the new object in your body. There will be plenty of time for the fun involved with changing your jewelry to express yourself or reflect your personal style. But you don't want to lose your piercing because you have no patience. So, try to enjoy each stage of your new piercing and understand that better you treat your new holes, the sooner you’ll be able to show-off your new piercing.
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How do I weld stainless steel?

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This is not a skill everyone can acquire. Thin stainless can be spot-welded which is suitable for the combustion chamber and case. The NGV assembly will require MIG or TIG welding. TIG sets are expensive and it may be necessary to find a specialist welder used to welding stainless steel to do the welding for you. Modern engines employ a casting for the NGV which is more stable during natural heat cycling.
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Stainless Steel
Stainless steels are a family of steels that are resistant to corrosion (rusting) and elevated temperature. They must contain at least 10.5 % chromium. The chromium reacts with the oxygen in the air to form an invisible, protective chrome-oxide surface layer. This layer helps to prevent “staining” (rusting) of the surface. This does not mean that stainless steel will never rust. There are many different stainless steels with unique chemical compositions.
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Stainless steel will absorb the energy field and aluminium reflects or chanels it." -- Rob [k1ngrs] (Apr 21, 2006) [19] (http://groups.yahoo.com/group/JoesCell2/message/507)
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What is the difference between Electropolishing Stainless Steel and Passivating Stainless Steel?

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Passivation is the treatment of stainless steel in a nitric acid or citric acid solution to remove iron contamination on the surface. The contamination is from fabrication such as stamping, drilling, machining, welding, cutting, forming or wire brushing. Passivation does not change the appearance of the stainless. If the stainless has been heat treated or welded, the resultant scale or discoloration must be removed by either abrasive methods or by pickling.
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Stainless steel, compared to typical steel, is a general class of metal alloys that contains lower levels of iron and higher levels of chromium, vanadium, etc. The actual percent of the various elements yield different physical properties.
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What are the common types of stainless steel?

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A1: Most common are austenitic stainless steels, grades 304, 316, and 317. These have the highest corrosion resistance. These are non-magnetic and can by hardened only by cold work. (Annealed 300-series stainless steels are not magnetic, but they may become magnetic after cold working.) A2: Next-most common are ferritic stainless steels, grades 430 and 434. These are magnetic and can be hardened by cold work. The price is lower than that of 304SS due to the lower amount of Nickel.
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Answer 6 - Why do I have to start with stainless steel, titanium, or gold jewelry?

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These are the best materials to prevent adverse reactions to the new object in your body. There will be plenty of time for the fun involved with changing your jewelry to express yourself or reflect your personal style. But it will suck if you lose your piercing because you have no patience. So, try to enjoy each stage of your new piercing and understand that better you treat your new holes, the sooner you'll be able to pimp-out your new piercing. (back to top)
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The bud on my Paph. has turned brown (or black). What happened?

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There are many reasons for 'bud blast', or the death of the developing bud. If the bud gets too cold, for instance from being too close to a window in the colder months, it may blast. At the other end of the spectrum, if the bud becomes overheated from too much direct sun it may blast. You can also lose buds to rot if water is allowed to remain in the crown of the plant for an extended period of time, particularly during colder temperatures.
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Why does my container turn black at the top?

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Your container will turn black at the top for various reasons. If you do not trim your wick to approximately 1/4" before lighting, or if you burn your candle for too long of a period of time the wick will produce a large black clump causing the black (carbon) on your containers. To make sure this does not happen to your candles, trim the wick before lighting and do not burn your candle for longer periods of time than recommended.
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Why does my roof turn black?

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Gloeocapsa Magma is the primary species of Algae causing your roof to turn black. These Algae spores are carried by the wind and land on your roof. As it grows it will spread to adjacent homes which is why you will see it on so many roofs in the same area. It thrives in warm, humid environments like the Carolinas and normally appears on the north facing slope or shaded areas of your roof where the lack of sun supports its growth. It has three requirements to grow: Heat, moisture and nutrients.
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How many days does it take for the tree needles to drop or turn brown?

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If a tree is cared for properly (the end cut off, put in water, and kept in water) the tree should not drop needles or turn brown until the early part of January. What additives can I add to the Christmas tree water to make the tree fireproof or at least somewhat flame resistant. Our best advice is to make a fresh cut on the trunk (1/4 inch) and place it in water immediately. Store it in a cool, shaded place out of the sun until you are ready to decorate it. Then, never let it run out of water.
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What does the "18/8" on the bottom of Stainless Steel items mean?

Marck & Associates, Inc. - Frequently Asked Questions
The numbers "18/8" found on the bottom of many Stainless Steel items stands for the percentage of Chrome and Nickel metals in the Stainless Steel used to make that piece. In this case, the composition of the metal would be:
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Does The Watch Have A Solid Stainless Steel Back With Green Rolex Sticker?

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Replicas with the see-through, glass back, are another dead giveaway. Genuine rolexes have a solid stainless steel back, with the green Rolex sticker with model number and logo. Don't settle for anything else!
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