Is this 18/10 stainless steel? Or 18/8? (Is it shiny or a duller "darker" stainless? 18/8 rusts a bit more easily.
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Hi! There are no markings on the strainer and I threw out the box long ago, but what I can tell you is that there is no rust on the one I purchased over a year ago. I let it air dry. I hope this helps you in your decision.
941357
I am not sure if it's made of 18/10 but it is a shiny silver and I have let it air dry and there has been no rust!
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Unlike the other people who answered, I often run mine through the dishwasher, but as with hand washing and air drying, mine looks like new too.
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I ordered two of these and both arrived in poor condition so I switched and bought OXO Good Grips Silicone Collapsible Colander with Two Handles, Gray.
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Kind of in between. Definitely not a bright shiny silver, it is darker, more toned down. Looks very nice in my kitchen with stainless steel appliances.
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Even so it is not stamped, it is most likely an 18/10 stainless steel but likewise if it would be an 18/8 steel, the difference would be of no importance. Further to your information, the 18 stands for the Nickel contend while the 10 or 8 would be for the Chromium contend. In any case it is a top quality product.
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I explicitly asked Zenith if it was made entirely of stainless steel, inside and out. They told me it is made of stainless steel, not a stainless steel coating. Judging by the other answers below, looks like no one's got any rust to speak of. Mine came with a major scrape on it, so the dark grey rougher metal is exposed. I will see if any rust appears in a few months.
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You probably mean what's the alloy composition. "18/10" isn't a "gauge" it's a description of a metal content of a particular class of stainless steel.
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What number stainless steel is this spigot? For example; #304, which is 18/8. Thanks :-)
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18/8 stainless steel is know as "austenitic" steel. Meaning, magnets will not stick to this type of stainless steel, or weakly, at best. If you want more information on this type of stainless steel, just google 18/8 stainless steel and you will gets lots of info.
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I don't know, but I have owned it for about a month and love it. I use stainless for all my cooking having been scared by all the hype of aluminum and Alzheimer's. This pan is a good weight and the two handles make it easy to handle. The dishwasher cleans it well after a cursory scouring with a scratchy pad. I think the manufacturer specs would list the 18/10 issue question answer.
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None of it is stainless, It's all made of Titanium, which is lighter in weight and will not rust. Stainless steel will rust but more slowly than regular steel. This knife is better than stainless steel.
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This is 304 = 18/8 stainless steel it is good for storage. The highest grade is 18/10 which is better for cooking. I found some 18/10 in the camping section that can be used for both storage and cooking.
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The larger 20-qt stock pot by this same manufacturer and sold under the same "Professional Commercial Grade" description (http://www.amazon.com/Professional-Commercial-Stainless-Induction-Certified/dp/B003HMH60K/ref=pd_bxgy_k_img_y) is noted as being 18/8 stainless. While not proof that this one is, perhaps it's a safe bet for your purposes.
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Yes, mine is 18/8 also. For a technical description of the difference, see this site: http://www.finishing.com/292/94.shtml My take-away is that the 18/8 is more 'ductile' than the 18/10, meaning that it will bend more without cracking or breaking. The 18/10 is harder and will crack sooner under repeated flexing.
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My mistake. I thought the ad stated 18/10 stainless. And because of the weight of the pan, I assumed it was. 18/10 versus 18/0 is only the difference between the amount of Nickel added to the steel. Nickel gives it the brilliant shine and resists rust, so the more nickel, the more the shine and the ability to clean up easier. 18 (chromium) and 10(nickel). It is still a great pan for the price. The 13T is some sort of allow measurement, so I'm not sure why it is stamped on the plate. Hopefully, this helps. You might want to research the manufacturer of the pan for more info. Hello1purple My mistake. I thought the ad stated 18/10 stainless. And because of the weight of the pan, I assumed it was. 18/10 versus 18/0 is only the difference between the amount of Nickel added to the steel. Nickel gives it the brilliant shine and resists rust, so the more nickel, the more the shine and the ability to clean up easier. 18 (chromium) and 10(nickel). It is still a great pan for the price. The 13T is some sort of allow measurement, so I'm not sure why it is stamped on the plate. Hopefully, this helps. You might want to research the manufacturer of the pan for more info. Hello1purple
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Stainless steel. I've used mine many times, and see no evidence of rust/corrosion. The stainless is probably 200 grade, though this is a guess. The 200 series of stainless steel use some manganese instead of nickel and are not strongly resistant to corrosion but quite adequate for food containers/pots. It is magnetic but many grades of stainless steel are. I'm very happy with mine. Sorry, Great Grandma, it appears to be SS to me. I prefer not to use chromium plated stuff as the chrome can crack off. There are less chrome plated steel these days because of the recent development where the Chinese discovered a way to utilize nickel laterite iron ore. This is iron ore that contains about 7-10% nickel which formerly was impossible to use. The Chinese have discovered how to use it so SS has become cheaper and more utilized. Chrome plated racks usually show rust at the edges, my rack shows zero rust and lacks the brightness of chrome also. It could be that some are stainless and some are chrome plated?
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Yes it is stainless steel - 304 Grade (18/8). The first number,18, refers to the amount of chromium present and the second represents the amount of nickel. 304 grade can have 18-20% chromium and 8% nickel. It is the most common stainless steel used in the food prep / kitchen utensil market. Hope that helps, Don (co-founder Schefs)
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Nothing on the box indicates that it is 18/10 stainless steel. It is nice though, but it doesn't come with a strainer anymore. I contacted Oggi and they mailed it with just a $5 shipping charge. They said the new model doesn't have the strainer and they only had a few left. Here's the #714-449-0733 to get the strainer. You can ask them if it is 18/10.
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18/10 is 18% Chromium and 10% nickel both contain stain-resistant properties. 18/0 is 18% Chromium and 0% nickel and Chromium by itself and is not a reliable rust-resistant material. Combined with nickel, it takes on more hard-wearing properties. The combination of nickel also creates a brighter, polished look. Because of this, 18/10 products generally cost more.