"Rick Brandt" wrote in message
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chillermfg wrote:
"Rick Brandt" wrote in message
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What would the use of regular stainless have to do with using
refrigerator magnets? Magnets stick to stainless. Perhaps you're
thinking of aluminum?

Evidently you are not familiar with stainless steel. Ok to give you
the benefit, some stainless steels are magnetic. The more ferritic
properties of the SS will result in higher magnetism. Most of the SS
used for appliance cabinetry are Austenitic Grades. (See Below)
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Fair enough. I just know that magnets stick to my SS sink. If this is a
"grade" issue why would appliance makers opt for the type that is
non-magnetic?
Are there advantages to that type that benefit an appliance?

Well, Rick,

I am not sure about the whys and why nots, but more than likely it will boil
down to cost or... since the ferritic SS have more iron properties and the
refrigerator my be subjected to humidity, so it doesn't rust.. Before you
tell me stainless doesn't rust, try google and search to see. It does. Now
each grade will oxidize differently. Even Aluminum oxidizes. The fastest
metal I have seen oxidize is Sodium. You slice a bar of Sodium with your
pocket knife and you can watch a haze form immediatly. Of course you then
have to throw the oxidized piece away into a bucket of water... Wear your
safety glasses and watch it blow up...pretty cool.
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