Quote-I enjoyed the want-a-be metallurgist comments. IF you don't know metallurgy try to refrain from parroting back stuff you have read or heard, only confusing these poor folks in here.

Glad this doesn't apply to me :-). Seriously, for all you metallurgy ignorant people here is a good page on the properties of "stainless steel" that even includes a chart w/ other "common" metals. I hope we don't get all confused by the facts...

http://www.burnsstainless.com/TechAr...s_article.html

Ian

Twokrx7, sorry you are easily confused. I suppose after reading this thread you had to race off to work to get things straightened out by your more knowledgable buddies.

I want to thank everyone for there comments, including the real metalurgists. I usually find that if you listen from all sides you eventually piece together a clear picture of whats going on, whether its based on theory, actual engineering/science or simply garage or backyard experience.