We all know that stainless steel is an ideal material that resists corrosion and oxidation. Stainless steel is popular in many industries as it can be polished to give it a perfect appearance. Due to the excellent performance of stainless steel, most stainless steel is still preferred for daily necessities in construction or large enterprises such as chemical industry and petroleum, as structural support for equipment. So when stainless steel gets wet, will it lose its luster over time?

  All metals inevitably tarnish or rust over time. Stainless steel will inevitably lose its luster to a certain extent during use, but it generally does not rust. Of course, one of the reasons for this is the chromium in stainless steel. It can oxidize and form a protective film on the metal surface to achieve anti-rust protection.

  Stainless steel loses its luster because the chromium inside reacts with oxygen to form a chromium film. When our stainless steel is used in construction, mining, medical and other large industries, it tarnishes very slowly. Since stainless steel contains very little chromium, it tarnishes very slowly.