| the years, man has become dependent on stainless | | | | other hand, the construction of the Gateway Arch |
| steel uses. It has become an essential piece of metal | | | | was also a breakthrough. At 603 feet, it was the |
| for a wide range of things. Ever since its discovery, | | | | largest man-made monument in the US, and it was |
| we have not ceased to find uses for it. It seems | | | | made entirely of stainless steel. Both structures |
| that we always come up with things to use it for. | | | | proved that using stainless steel will give more |
| We all know that the construction industry considers | | | | benefits in any kind of construction, and ultimately |
| it a “need.” For the longest time, this | | | | became very instrumental to man’s |
| industry had depended so much on carbon steel but | | | | preference of this kind of metal. |
| they eventually found it to be corrosive. About a | | | | You will find so many stainless steel uses today. |
| hundred years ago, European metallurgists discovered | | | | While in the beginning, its uses were limited to |
| that when you mix carbon steel with chromium, it | | | | cutlery, today you will see it being used in building |
| renders the metal significantly less corrosive. | | | | structures, medical operations, and many, many |
| However, they never did try to use it in construction. | | | | more. |
| Many, many years later, during the 20th century, | | | | You can find stainless steel uses in other areas such |
| Americans created a formula using steel and 11% | | | | as: |
| chromium, which later became known as | | | | -Medical instruments such as surgical knives |
| “stainless steel.” Due to the chromium | | | | -Lighting fixtures such as the holders used for |
| content, this kind of steel is more resistant to | | | | fluorescent lights |
| corrosion and staining. Though it can rust, this can be | | | | -Household appliances such as components of air |
| completely prevented and removed simply by | | | | conditioning and television |
| cleaning. | | | | -Backyard grills |
| What makes stainless steel so popular? | | | | -Commercial kitchens such as those you can find in |
| Stainless steel uses are aplenty because builders and | | | | restaurants |
| users alike consider the benefits it will bring to the | | | | -Jewelry such as stainless steel bracelets, rings, and |
| table. Some of these are: | | | | necklaces |
| 1. It is durable and strong. It can withstand all | | | | -Restaurant furniture |
| weather conditions. It can also survive exposure to | | | | Many of today’s commercial interiors are also |
| various chemicals. | | | | made of stainless steel, particularly for those |
| 2. It does not corrode. | | | | industries that cater to high risk jobs such as in |
| 3. It is easy to maintain. Cleaning it only involves a | | | | factories and manufacturing. Additionally, many home |
| special stainless steel cleaning solution and a piece of | | | | fixtures are also made of stainless steel such as patio |
| cloth. | | | | furniture and even some kitchen fixtures like our |
| During the 1930s, New York made a bold move to | | | | good old sink. |
| use steel to build the Chrysler building. Its roof was | | | | Many businesses prefer it because of the benefits it |
| made of mild steel sheet. This has opened new | | | | can provide. It is always the practical thing to use. |
| possibilities on the use of steel in buildings. On the | | | | |