What do the terms 18/10 and 18/8 Stainless Steel mean?
The “18” refers to the amount of chromium in the in the steel, in this case 18%. Chromium gives the steel its stainless properties. The “10” refers to the amount of nickel in the alloy, in this case 10%. Nickel gives the steel greater protection against corrosion and a softer shine. It is generally accepted that both these designations have the same practical qualities in cutlery of maximum stain, corrosion resistance and “dishwasher safeness”.
