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What is the difference between Aluminized steel and Stainless steel?

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B. Denton

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Answered Oct 15, 2020

Aluminized steel is more affordable than stainless steel. This cost differential is because of the production cost of aluminized steel, which lows when compared to stainless steel production. Stainless steel does not rust, and this is because of the presence of chromium.

Aluminized steel can become tarnished if the aluminum coat breaks. Common examples of products that come from aluminum steel include water heaters and grills. Stainless steel has a high thermal expansion coefficient, which could alter its shape when subjected to over-heat.

Aluminized steel comes with an electromagnetic surface, and it is because of that it is primarily used for making exhaust systems and mufflers. Common examples of products from stainless steel include kitchen utensils, cookware storage tanks, and it is also used in the production industry.

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M. Klose

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M. Klose, Content Writer, Oakland

Answered Oct 07, 2020

A lot of people are not even aware that aluminized steel exists but it does. Aluminized steel is known to be something that is not very pleasing aesthetically. This means that when you look at it, it will not look very appealing. This is why more people make use of stainless steel. They know that it looks better.

At the same time, this is also resistant to corrosion and oxidation. This means that it will not rust as easily when compared to aluminized steel. When it comes to their prices, aluminized steel is known to be less expensive as compared to stainless steel. This may work well if you are trying to reduce costs.

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C. Marcus

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C. Marcus, Content Developer, Washington

Answered Sep 16, 2020

Steel comes in many varieties and has its specific features and qualities. Examples of steel are aluminum steel and stainless steel.

Aluminum steel is more economical the hence that the cost of production for aluminum steel is low when compared to the cost of production of stainless steel; stainless steel is stronger and durable when compared with aluminum steel.

Stainless steel can easily change its shape or form when exposed to heat because it has a high thermal expansion. This is unlike aluminum steel.

When it comes to rusting aluminum can rust when the aluminum coat is broken, but stainless steel doesn't rust because of the presence of chromium.

Examples of products made from aluminum steel are space heaters, grills, water heater, furnace; on the other hand, examples of products made from stainless steel are storage tanks, kitchen utensils and cookware, etc.

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D. Ronald

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D. Ronald, Writer, Austin

Answered May 05, 2020

A lot of things need to be considered when starting the common differences between aluminized steel and stainless steel. First, the cost of production of stainless steel is higher than that of aluminized steel, and that makes the latter to be more economical compared to the former due to the fact that a lot of processes will need to be done in order to produce stainless steels.

As you would expect it, the aluminized steel is not as strong as the stainless steel. Also, stainless steels do not deteriorate in quality very easily, unlike aluminized steels, which are not as durable as stainless steel.

Another advantage of stainless steels over aluminized steels is that they don't rust, unlike aluminized steels that get corroded once the aluminum coating begins to wear. However, the thermal conductivity of aluminized steels is higher than that of stainless steel. Stainless steels usually come with better aesthetics compared to aluminized steels.

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