Why are taps made of stainless steel rather than copper
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Taps are usually made out of stainless steel rather than copper. Why?
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In general, yes, stainless steel is more corrosion resistant than copper. It forms a tightly bonded oxide coating which tends to prevent further corrosion. ... If on a water supply that is treated with chlorine, or which has salts, there is a slight possibility of a stainless-steel specific problem (chloride corrosion)
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