The Cookware HeadQuarters

What is 18/10 stainless steel mean? and what is grade 304 and 316? Do they mean same thing?

We recommend 18/10 stainless cookware Stainless steel is actually an alloy of metals including steel, carbon, nickel and chromium combined. There are three type of stainless steel available.

1) 18/0: 18% chromium, 0% nickel, 82% other metals 2) 18/8: 18% chromium, 8 % nickel, 74% other metals 3) 18/10: 18% chromium, 10% nickel, 72% other metals

Detailed explanation:

Steel is an alloy that combines various metals including iron, carbon and other metals. Stainless steel made from various metals to make final combination of material to be stronger, harder, greater resistance to corrosion and rust.

Chromium gives resistance to corrosion and rust and nickel gives its shine. Hence, many nickle free cookware will be not shinier. Many experts believe that 18/10 combination meaning… Continue reading →