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Can Copper be replaced with Stainless Steel?

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  Metals such as stainless steel and copper have played a very significant role in the development of the industrial sector. The range of benefits they provide is tremendous and each one of them has its own unique properties. The plumbing industry also uses stainless steel and copper for the production of tubes, pipes, press fittings, etc. However, there are certain requirements that are needed to be looked after specifically and for that purpose choosing the right material is really essential.   Stainless Steel - Stainless steel is made up of chromium alloy. Stainless steel is distinguished by its ability to resist rust and corrosion. Iron, which comprises the majority of steel, rusts very easily. Stainless steel plumbing fittings is doing really well in plumbing applications.   Copper - Copper is a ductile metal of the group.  It is also a good conductor of heat and electricity. Usually found in the free metallic state in nature and is reddish in appearance. Due to its good c