Q:So here's the deal:I recently bought McCann's Instant Steel-Cut Oatmeal, and I'm wondering about any possible nutritional differences between the instant and regular stove-top. In case you haven't seen it, instant steel-cut comes in individual packets and is cooked only by adding boiling water, the same as instant rolled oatmeal (i.e. Quaker).When I asked about instant vs. stove-top rolled oats, my doctor said there are no significant nutritional differences, but since the main health appeal of steel-cut is the coarse grain, it doesn't seem possible for the finer ground instant to be as nutritious.I can't find much info about this, so any help is appreciated!

Most people who are used to rolled oats have a very hard time adjusting to steel cut oats that are cooked only 30 minutes. For many, it's not much different than eating them raw. (Raw, soaked oats is called cram. Having to eat uncooked oats, as only the poorest would do, gives us the expression 'to cram it down your throat'.) Better still is to cook them thoroughly at night then reheat portions for breakfast if you're in a hurry. They'll keep about five days at a time under refrigeration. Any small nutritional loss from longer cooking is more than compensated by the better digestibility of well-cooked oats. That is, the nutrition is wasted if the oats pass undigested through the body. For most of us, that would happen. Indeed, we are not cows. Neither are we horses. People need to cook their oats.

Q:Ok, lately I've been taking to making things out of stainless steel chain mallie rings. The problem is that when i make a bracelet or something, the area around the fastener always looks pretty bad. I'm thinking to have a friend who also does chain mallie finish the weave all the way around. This would make it look good but make it impossible to remove.Are there any long term problems with stainless steel on skin? I know some metals will change the color of the skin or make the skin absorb some of the metal. Is this something to worry about with stainless steel?

Stainless steel contains both nickel and chromium. These two alloys are responsible for most of contact dermatitis in people. Some of my co-workers making steel had such bad reactions to chromium that they had to quit their jobs. Their skin was always inflamed. People don't react to finished stainless steel the same way because the alloys are bonded tightly in the heat treating process. But if you are grinding it and getting the dust on your skin, you could get a contact dermatitis if you are sensitive. I don't think it would absorb into your blood stream or do any long term damage to your skin. If you do get a reaction, you would have to cease your exposure or in a worse case scenario risk getting a body wide reaction like my coworkers. I would not worry about any exposure making rings out of stainless steel. After all, stainless steel is used in sugical implants and most people are fine.

Q:How are steel coils used in the production of containers?

Steel coils are used in the production of containers as they are the primary material for manufacturing container bodies. These coils are shaped and welded into the desired container shape, providing strength and durability to the final product.

Q:I'm wondering if steel casings are bad for a 1911. I know that an AK-47 will eat up steel casings all day long, but steel casings are bad for, and can be hard on an AR-15. I only have brass for my AR and that will never change. I'm curious as to how a 1911 fairs with steel casings. Is it bad for the gun or does it not matter? I'm asking because steel cased rounds seem to be the only readily available ammo these days. Thanks

steel casings go back to the early 1900's for 1911's. Most guns were always able to handle them and most of that has carried on. I would think glocks are a no no for steel for longevity but in the caribbean we have mainly steel casings and that's all we use. the 1911 is probably the most popular hand gun down there. I own one, and FM. Over 1000 rounds so far in her between me and my dad (previous owner)

Q:I know that mild steel is more brittle than cast iron....but that is all.......please help??Thank you in advance......Ruby:D

I know that mild steel is more brittle than cast iron You know wrong - cast iron is very brittle and mild steel is easy to bend and work. Cast iron is a high carbon product while mild steel is much lower carbon

Q:i need some ideas of what material could replace iron or steel to make fridges, stoves, dishwashers, tractors, aircrafts, cars and buses and anything else that is made of iron and steel. anything is greatly appreciated as at the moment i have no idea what to put down.

Material selection is a complex area. Iron and steel are very good materials in terms of their strength, stiffness and hardness (especially when compared to their density to give specific strength/stiffness. They are also relatively cheap and the economics of material selection is often the over-riding criteria. Each individual substitution has to be considered on the merits of what the component has to do and the environment in which it operates and often to replace steel with, say, aluminium, might not be appropriate or might require a redesign of the component to accomodate the lower strength and stiffness. Take one of your examples of a dishwasher; To replace the (cheap and thin) steel outer casing with aluminium would require thicker sheet to achieve the same stiffness. To replace the stainless steel inner you would need a corrosion resistant material (which rules out aluminium) which can be easily fabricated to shape. Nickel alloys would be harder to process and very expensive, but you might be able to use a bronze alloy. If you have time look in the library for a book on materials selection by Ashby - one of the best texts on the subject.

Q:i have recently gotten into DIY and am planning on making my own knife. My question is what kind of steel would be good to use for heat treating if i plan on using water and not oil in the process.

Go to junkyard get old leaf spring, cut out knife, start sharpening. Why waste time heat treating steel when the spring steel as already be done.

Q:I'm analysing horse stirrups and would like to know the disadvantages to stainless steel? - thanks

Stainless Steel has more advantages than disadvantages. But u asked for disadvantages so they r as follows i've given common disadvantages more can be found on Google. Disadvantages of Stainless Steel: Stainless steel tends to scratch and dent. Food, grease and fingerprints show very clearly on stainless steel, making frequent wiping and cleaning a necessity. High initial cost Difficult to fabricate, or in other words, it is not as malleable as other metals, say iron, and hence if not fabricated properly, results in costly re-work. Difficult to weld High cost of polishing etc. i.e. adding finishing touches for the market. there are advantages more than disadvantages. But u asked for disadvantages that's why i have given only disadvantages of stainless steel Hope what u want u got.

Q:How do steel coils impact the environment?

Steel coils impact the environment in several ways. Firstly, the production of steel coils requires large amounts of energy and resources, leading to increased greenhouse gas emissions and depletion of natural resources. Additionally, the manufacturing process generates air and water pollution, contributing to environmental degradation. Furthermore, the disposal of steel coils after use can result in land pollution if not properly managed. Overall, the production and use of steel coils have a significant environmental footprint.

Q:How are steel coils used in the manufacturing of body panels?

Steel coils are used in the manufacturing of body panels by being fed into a stamping press. The press uses a die to shape and form the steel into the desired body panel shape.