What does 18/10, 18/8, and 18/0 stainless steel mean?Updated 4 months ago
These percentages represent the amount of chrome and nickel in the steel alloy used to make the product. Chrome aids the steel in corrosion resistance and nickel is added for a soft, silvery luster. 18/10 means that the metal has 18% chrome and 10% nickel. 18/8 has 18% chrome and 8% nickel. 18/0 has 18% chrome and 0% nickel. At 18% chromium, all grades meet the highest quality standards when it comes to fighting corrosion and can be used on a regular basis.