In common life, there are many questions which seem very simple, but we never pay attention to them or consider them important. One such question is whether there is any difference between steel and stainless steel. People often consider both to be the same. But despite having a lot of similarity between the two, there are many significant differences which are important to know.
Steel and stainless steel are widely used metals in industrial and consumer goods. Both have similarities, yet they are quite different in their properties, composition and cost. Let us know the difference between steel and stainless steel, their respective properties and uses. Also let us know who is better among the two.
Stainless steel is an alloy that cannot rust. It consists primarily of iron, chromium and often other elements such as nickel, molybdenum or nitrogen. In this, chromium forms a thin and invisible layer of chromium oxide on the surface of the steel. Due to this, the object does not rust or stain and it becomes a rust-proof material.
Stainless steel is specially made to prevent rusting. (Symbolic photo: Canva)
With its properties of strength, durability and beautiful appearance, stainless steel is widely used in many industries including food processing, medical and aerospace. It is different and special to a great extent compared to normal steel.
But it may also be important to know the difference between steel and stainless steel. The biggest difference is in their structure. While iron and carbon are the major elements in steel, iron, carbon, and chromium are the major elements in stainless steel. The second biggest difference between the two is rust. While steel gets rusted easily, stainless steel is made so that it does not rust.
The thing to note is that steel is stronger than stainless steel. This is the reason why in construction works where there is no risk of rust, ordinary steel and not stainless steel is used. Whereas stainless steel is heavier than steel. Apart from this, the finishing of stainless steel is better in appearance and it is also expensive. In this way, ordinary steel is better in terms of strength, but stainless steel can be considered better because it is rustproof.
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FIRST PUBLISHED: May 15, 2024, 09:30 IST
