Why Buy Silverplated Flatware?
What is Stainless? Oneida’s best stainless flatware is made from 18/10 and 18/8 stainless steel- a durable alloy consisting of 18% chromium and 10% or 8% nickel. Chromium gives the steel its incredible hardness and resistance to heat, stains and corrosion, while nickel gives Oneida products its soft, silver-like luster. The 18/8 and 18/10 combinations are the finest alloys available for making stainless steel flatware. What makes it Stainless? Stainless steel is “stainless” because of an oxide film in the metal which, under most conditions, absorbs the common forms of discoloration. The oxide film may discolor in certain situations because of chemical reactions, but this in no way reflects the quality of the finish. Stainless steel, therefore, is a metal that stains less, but under no circumstances is it absolutely stain proof.
