What type of stainless steel is this? 18/10, 18/8 or 18/0?
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I am not sure. I bought them for art openings at school (and they are at the school). I will tell you they are very nice and seem well made. I was pleased with them.
1227927
Yes - it is 18/10. That is what I was looking for when purchasing and I just double-checked it against descriptions on the internet, which indicate 18/10.
1902270
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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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 checked the bottom of my kettle and found "K18". Not sure if this means it is 18/10 Stainless. It is made in China. My friend in Seattle ordered the same kettle in the same week and has had no signs of rust. Overall, I am still pleased with my purchase.
574230
It's 18/0, so will tend to discolor and rust a bit. Get 18/10 stainless for the best rust resistance
325358
It is 18 stainless steel. The poacher is wonderful and is easy to use and clean.
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The first number in 18/10 stainless steel refers to the percentage of the alloy that is made up of chromium. In order to be considered stainless steel at all, that number must be at least 10.5%. A higher value of chromium means that the protective layer will be thicker and will repair itself more quickly if damaged. Therefore, 18/10 stainless steel has a high level of chromium, and will be more resistant to staining and corrosion. The second number in 18/10 stainless steel refers to the percentage of nickel in the cookware. Although 18/8 also indicates high quality stainless steel cookware, the higher both numbers are, the better the cookware. above information quoted from: http://www.only-cookware.com/what_is_18_10_stainless_steel_cookware.html Also, the whistle does work, but you really have to boil the water excessively. not a problem for me. I just listen for the water and turn off the heat when it is ready. We are very happy with our tea pot. We use it multiple times a day and it is holding up well.
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Hi Gail! I own this so Amazon asked me if I would respond to your question. :) It is 18/10 stainless, but due to the gold accent content, they recommend and I do hand wash only. It's so pretty, it's worth it though. Hope that helps!
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I also received one marked 18/8, but I have no idea what these numbers mean. I am nonetheless very happy with the construction and performance of this colander.
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I believe it is 18/10 gauge. It is heavy stainless steel the aluminum clad bottom for even heat disbursement while cooking. It is very nice stainless cookware for the price.
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Dear Alina,Thank you for your inquiry.This thickness of this item is 0.4 and it is made out of 18/0 stainless steel. Thank you for allowing us to be of service to you.Sincerely,Tonia D.
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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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I believe it was 18/10 because it is a quality pot. 18/0 does not keep its shine as well as you can tell with cheap 18/0 flatware. I always look for 18/10 or better to buy.
930321
This is 18/10 stainless steel which falls into SAE 316 stainless steel specifications. It's fine for use with vinegar.
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The 18/10 I believe would not be magnetic due to the 10 parts nickel. If it is magnetic then it has less nickel but not necessarily 18/0 or no nickel.
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Marked 18/8 so should be about 18% Chromium and 8% Nickel. An austenitic stainless alloy. I checked 2 of mine and they are non-magnetic.