What is 18/8 stainless steel?

Answer by  JohnHolmes (2660)

18/8 stainless steel is composed of 18 percent chromium and 8 percent nickel. The rest of the composition is an inferior metal such as iron or tin. This would be good steal for items such as small-wares.

Answer by  takeshi (432)

It is a type of steel that contains 18 percent chromium and 8 percent nickel. It is not good or bad, it's just an abbreviation.