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Because the molecules of the substances that make up steel are packed more tightly that are water molecules.
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What is 62 divided by 811?
0.0764
Is 10 lbs of ice at 0 degree celsius colder than 10 pounds of ice water at 0 degrees celsius?
0° celsius is 0° celsius, whether it's water, ice, dogfood, glass, stainless steel, or vodka.
Why does a coin sink in water while a piece of Styrofoam of a similar size and shape floats?
Coins are denser than water. Styrofoam is less dense than water.
Is it true that sound moves faster in air that is 90 degrees Fahrenheit than in air that is 32 degrees Fahrenheit?
No. Sound moves faster in a denser medium and the colder the air is the denser it is.
If you toss a coin into a liquid that in denser than the coin what would happen?
The coin would float.
Is copper denser than aluminium?
Stainless steel is heavier then aluminium.
Why is stainless steel better than iron for water gate?
Stainless steel is rust resistant; iron rusts easily. A stainless steel water gate will last longer than an iron one.
Why does steel ball sink in water?
iron is much denser than water. So, steel is denser, too, because it is made from iron.
What boils water faster stainless steel or aluminum pans?
aluminum conducts heat better than stainless steel.
What are the differences between chrome and stainless steel water faucets?
Chrome is more durable and cheaper than stainless steel.
What is the orgin of the word stretch?
A needle is made of steel ; as steel is denser than water, a steel needle should sink in water because of this.
Are stainless steel ovens any better than non stainless steel?
No, an oven being stainless steel does not make it work better than a non stainless steel version.
Is lead heavier than stainless steel?
Lead is much heavier than stainless steel.
What metal is stronger stainless steel or metal?
Stainless steel or WHICH metal? BTW, there are numerous grades of stainless steel. Some are stronger than others.
How ship floats on water surface?
The density of the VOLUME of the ship is less than the density of the water it displaces (pushes out of the way). While the steel of a steel hulled ship is denser than water, the steel plus the air enclosed by the steel is less dense.
Is aluminum more non corrosive than stainless steel?
No, stainless steel never corrodes.
Is stainless steel harder than steel?
Stainless steel is a steel-chromium alloy that is more resistant to corrosion than carbon-steel or other steel alloys. As with all steel, it strength depends on its grade; but overall the strength difference between carbon steel and stainless steel is negligible.
