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Old 04-28-2017, 02:25 PM
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Iron oxide is what is left after the iron has oxidized. Stainless steel has chromium in it which is what prevents the rust. Studies on stainless steel cookware have found that the stainless steel leeches iron, chromium, and nickel. That's from utensils that don't appear rusted. I haven't looked into it, but I imagine cookware is a higher grade of stainless steel than clamps.
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Old 04-30-2017, 06:25 PM
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my experience with the plastic clamps are the can be twisted to unlock and be reused
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Thank you for your help and advice. I was able to open the clamps without breaking or damaging them so that I can reuse them
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