Will stainless steel screws and bolts rust?

Will stainless steel screws and bolts rust? In most people's eyes, stainless steel screws and bolts should be stainless steel rusty. As the name implies, stainless steel screws are made of stainless steel. Of course, stainless steel should not rust. In fact, most people don’t understand. Stainless steel can rust. Stainless steel is a general term for stainless steel screws. There are three commonly used materials: 201 material, 304 material, and 316 material. The anti-corrosion and acid and alkali resistance performance effect of 304 screws is better than that of 201 screws. 316 stainless steel screws have better anti-corrosion effects than 304 stainless steel screws. The price is the same. The better the anti-corrosion effect, the more expensive the price. The price of 316 stainless steel screws is the highest among the three. They are usually used in places with acidic environments and surrounding seawater corrosion. Seawater contains acidic physique. The requirements are also particularly high. So, what causes stainless steel screws to rust?

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1. The surface of the stainless steel screw accumulates dust containing other metal elements or attachments of foreign metal particles. In the humid air, the condensation between the attachment and the stainless steel connects the two to form a micro battery, triggering electrochemistry Reaction, the protective film is damaged, called electrochemical corrosion.
2. The surface of stainless steel adheres to the organic juice (such as melon, vegetable, noodle soup, sputum, etc.), which forms organic acid in the presence of water and oxygen, and it will corrode the metal surface for a long time.
3. The surface of stainless steel adheres to containing acid, alkali, and salt substances (such as alkaline water and lime water splashing on the decoration wall), causing local corrosion.
4. In polluted air (such as the atmosphere containing a large amount of sulfide, carbon oxide, and nitrogen oxide), it will form sulfuric acid,
For hydrochloric acid, 316 stainless steel should be used in harsh coastal areas. 316L can resist seawater corrosion. Especially when using screws, bolts and nuts at sea, pay special attention. Be sure to purchase and use standard screw parts according to the specific environment. Be sure to use screws above 316L with strong acid and alkali resistance.