Stainless steel mirror sheet is created using professional polishing equipment on a stainless steel plate. It is a popular choice for various high-quality products and decorative materials.
It is important to note that there are several types of stainless steel mirrors available on the market.
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What does 8K mean and what do the other notes represent?
Stainless steel mirror sheet is used to polish the initial surface of stainless steel plates such as 2B or No.1 into a mirror surface (scientifically called 8K or No.8 mirror). This mirror surface is used for luxurious decoration in hotels, shopping malls, clubs, bars, KTVs, shop windows and more. It can also be used to decorate hall panels, ceilings, elevator sheets, trunks, signs and other surfaces.
Polishing the surface of stainless steel materials results in a shiny, clear finish.
The mirror surface of stainless steel can be classified into different grades such as 6k and 8k depending on the polish level. Higher grades indicate greater shine and fewer surface defects.
Mirror stainless steel plate is generally called “mirror” only when its surface roughness value Ra ≤ 0.05um and surface finish is greater than 10.
8K mirror stainless steel plate serves as a base plate for processing subsequent color plates or engraved plates and finds its main use in various metal decorative or optical products.
The term 8K refers to the level of corrosion resistance of white stainless steel, which depends on the composition of its alloy, including elements such as inscription, nickel, titanium, silicon, manganese, among others.
The “8” in 8K represents the proportion of the alloy components, specifically in 304 stainless steel, referring to the content of these elements.
Furthermore, the “K” denotes the degree of reflectivity after polishing.
8K mirror surface is the degree of mirror surface reflected by chromium-nickel alloy steel.
Mirror stainless steel is available in various fineness levels, including 6K, 10K, 12K and more, to meet customers' different needs. The higher the “definition” level, the finer the mirror will be.
6K refers to a mirror sheet with coarse grinding and polishing, which is less effective than a higher-level mirror.
10K refers to a mirror sheet that has undergone fine grinding and polishing, comparable to ordinary mirrors.
12K refers to an ultra-thin mirror sheet for grinding and polishing that can be used for optical purposes.
However, there is no standardized definition for mirrored sheets of any type of steel at any level.
The better the mirror effect, the higher the gloss, reflectivity and fewer surface defects such as white spots, holes and silk lines.
