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STAINLESS STEEL CAN BE YOUR ALLOY
ASK MARTHA-NEW YORK POST(4/9/01)
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This Case Study Added On: June 15, 2001
QUESTION: I am planning to purchase several stainless-steel items for my kithen. Some products are advertised as 18/10 stainless steel, others as 18/8. What is the difference?
Martha Stewart:
Stainless steel is a durable alloy of steel, chromium and nickel that is used for many household and kitchen accessories. Good-quality stainless cookware, utensils, appliances and even sinks can last for many years if cared for properly, maintaining their shine and resisting corrosion.
The numbers 18/8 or 18/10 often appear on the box or label of stainless-steel products. These numbers indicate that the alloy consists of 18 percent chromium, either 8 percent or 10 percent nickel, and either 74 percent or 72 percent steel. In general, the higher the nickel content, the more durable and lustruous the metal will be. From a practical standpoint, however both 18/10 and 18/8 indicate goog quality product, and your are unlikely to notice much difference between the two.
You should avoid and stainless steel product that has less than 8 percent nickel-this will be of lower quality and more likely to dull and corrode over time.
Even the highest-quality stainless-steel products, however will no last if mistreated. Never allow acidic foods such as lemon juice or tomatoes sit on stainless steel , so they can be avoided.
You can buy special stainless-steel cleansers at some houseware stores, or simply use liquid dish soap or a mild vinegar solution-rinsing thouroghly and wiping dry afterward. Don't use a harsh abrasive on any stainless-steel surface,or you will dull the finish.
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