Stainless Steel Fasteners

Stainless steel fasteners are usually consisting of a steel and chromium alloy. By creating a thin coating of chromium oxide on the surface of the metal, the chromium in the alloy shields the steel from corrosion. The steel is protected from the atmosphere by this barrier, which keeps the steel from rusting. There are several grades of stainless-steel fasteners available, each with varying amounts of chromium and molybdenum. The two most popular grades are 316, which has 16% chromium, 10% molybdenum, and 2% nickel, and 18/8, which has 18% chromium and 8% molybdenum. Plumbing and construction are just two examples of the many uses for which these are perfect.