Many people say that stainless steel is not magnetic. Is this true? How to correctly understand the magnetism of stainless steel?

This is a very common misunderstanding! In fact, whether stainless steel is magnetic or not does not directly determine its quality, but depends on its specific type and internal structure. In the field of commercial kitchen equipment, the magnetism of stainless steel is mainly determined by its crystal structure:

Austenitic Stainless Steel (such as the common 304 series): This type of stainless steel is usually non-magnetic or weakly magnetic in the annealed state. They have excellent corrosion resistance and formability and are the preferred materials for manufacturing high-end kitchen equipment, sinks, and workbenches.

Ferritic and Martensitic Stainless Steel (such as 430, 410 series): The crystal structure of this type of stainless steel contains ferrite or martensite, so they are magnetic. They usually have high strength and hardness and are often used to manufacture knives or equipment shells with relatively low corrosion resistance requirements. Therefore, using a magnet to attract is not a scientific method to judge the quality of stainless steel. At Shinelong, we scientifically select the most suitable stainless steel material according to different functions and user environments of the equipment, ensuring that every product achieves optimum performance and durability standards.

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