Stainless steel has been a revolutionary invention in the field of metallurgy. No other material is as versatile as the steel. From jewellery and chain accessories to industrial steel chain & wire rope to humble house fittings, steel can be used in all. But what makes it so universal? Well if you have ever used steel, two things will strike you the most: its durability and its high shine. The high shining surface of steel always gives it a clean look, while the durability ensures that it lasts for years to come. That also ensures that you get value for your money.
Iron had always been the main metal used in all heavy duty equipments that were needed throughout the ages. No complaint about iron in the strength department but then it has a serious problem – it rusts. You have all learned in school that the iron reacts with the moisture and oxygen in the air to form iron oxide, or better known as rust. This is a flaky, reddish material that develops on the metal surface and eventually falls off making the metal thinner and weaker over time. People have tried over the years to protect the iron from rust using paint and other coating. Although it stalled the rusting it did not stop it completely. A void was created in the metal industry for a tough, durable, non deteriorating metal that is where steel stepped in.
Steel is an alloy made up of iron, chromium and traces of other metals. It is the chromium that plays a major role in the non-rusting. The chromium comes in contact with oxygen to create chromium oxide. This creates a thin layer on the metal’s surface. Although the layer is too thin to be visible, it still forms a robust barrier protecting the iron components from air. This makes it an ideal choice for making jewellery chain accessories and steel chain & wire rope. The chromium not only prevents rusting, it creates the shiny surface we so love in steel. Strength and looks packed into one amazing product!
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