Myth 1: All Stainless Steel is Non-magnetic
Reality: Stainless steel comes in various alloys, and its magnetism depends on the specific alloy composition. There are magnetic types and non-magnetic types.
Myth 2: Stainless Steel Rusts If It’s Magnetic
Reality: Magnetic stainless steel alloys can still resist rust and corrosion, just like their non-magnetic counterparts. Magnetism does not dictate corrosion resistance.
Stainless Steel Types:
Ferritic, such as 409, 430, 439. Magnetic
Austenitic, such as 304, 316. Non-Magnetic or weak magnetic
Martensitic, such as 410, 420, 440. Magnetic