Stainless steel is an alloy material widely used in hardware, construction, home, medical, food processing and other fields. Its core advantages are corrosion resistance, high strength, easy cleaning, beautiful and durable. The following are its main benefits: 

 

1. Excellent corrosion resistance

(1) Rust resistance: Chromium (usually ≥10.5%) forms a passivation film, isolates oxygen and moisture, and prevents rust. 

(2) Acid and alkali resistance: Suitable for harsh environments such as chemical and marine (such as 316 stainless steel contains molybdenum and is resistant to salt spray corrosion). 

(3) Food grade safety: 304 stainless steel (18/8 stainless steel) meets FDA standards and is widely used in tableware, 

 

2. High strength and durability

(1) Good mechanical properties: High tensile strength (500-1000MPa), wear resistance, impact resistance, suitable for load-bearing structures (such as construction hardware, industrial equipment). 

(2) High temperature/low temperature resistance: Some models (such as 310S) can withstand high temperatures of 1000℃ and are not easy to crack in low temperature environments (such as liquefied natural gas storage tanks). 

 

3. Hygienic and easy to clean

(1) Smooth surface: no pores, bacteria are not easy to remain, suitable for medical equipment and kitchen equipment. 

(2) No coating: no need for electroplating or painting, safer for direct contact with food (such as stainless steel sinks and cooking tables). 

 

4. Aesthetics and design flexibility

(1) Strong modern feel: matte, mirror, brushed and other surface treatments, suitable for high-end home and architectural decoration. 

(2) High plasticity: easy to stamp, weld and forge, suitable for complex shapes (such as special-shaped hardware and art installations). 

 

5. Environmental protection and sustainability

(1) 100% recyclable: waste stainless steel can be melted and recycled to reduce resource waste. 

(2) Long life: The service life can reach decades, reducing the frequency of replacement (such as stainless steel water pipes are 2-3 times more durable than galvanized pipes). 

 

6. Economic efficiency (long-term perspective)

(1) Low maintenance cost: no frequent rust prevention treatment is required, saving labor and material costs. 

(2) Strong value retention: The recycling value of scrap steel is high (about 30-50% of the cost of new steel). 

 

Application scenario recommendation

- Home hardware: hinges, handles, faucets (water stain resistant).