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Why does a stainless steel kitchen sink rust?

December 02, 2022
Nowadays, most kitchen sinks at home use stainless steel sinks, because stainless steel sinks are not only practical and beautiful, but also wear and corrosion resistant. However, many people find that the stainless steel kitchen sink is easy to rust over time. Why does stainless steel kitchen sink rust? What if it gets rusty?

1. Why does stainless steel rust?
Stainless steel, full name of stainless steel acid resistant steel. Stainless steel contains elements such as chromium and nickel, so it is less prone to rust. In fact, stainless steel will rust for a long time in harsh environment. For example, in an environment that is too acidic or too alkaline, the oxidation rate of stainless steel will increase. In more than 100 different grades of stainless steel, each stainless steel has different oxidation resistance. Common stainless steel materials are 201, 304 and 316. The commonly used stainless steel sink is 304 stainless steel.


2. Under what conditions will the stainless steel sink rust?
In normal use, stainless steel sinks generally do not rust, but in special cases, they will rust. This is probably just completed. The water pipe contains iron and rust, and the surface of the sink has these impurities, which will eventually rust.
Another situation is that during the decoration process, the workers poured the chemical paint into the sink and did not deal with it in time. Long term immersion in stainless steel tanks will lead to corrosion, oxidation and rust.


3. What if the stainless steel sink is rusted?
If there is only floating rust on the surface of the stainless steel sink, it is recommended to scrub it with toothpaste, or purchase "stainless steel rust remover and other products.
In the process of decoration, if chemical paint is poured into the sink, it should be washed in time. Don't put water in the sink for a long time.
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