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Why does stainless steel resist rusting, while regular carbon steel does not?
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Stainless steel has a thicker iron content.
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Stainless steel has a protective chromium oxide layer that prevent rusting.
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Stainless steel has higher carbon content which makes it corrosion resistant.
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Stainless steel is coated with a special anti-rust chemical.