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Chinese New Year is coming! Wishing everyone a Happy New Year from HLCY! The Chinese calendar is divided into 12 year cycles, in which each year is represented by a different animal. The rat, the animal for the year that begins on Jan. 25 and ends Feb. 8, is the first animal in this cycle. According to the Chinese zodiac, rats symbolize vitality and intelligence. Thanks for supporting us in the last year. May health and wealth be your loyal companion during year of the Rat. See you on the new year!

Tableware is an indispensable product in modern people's daily home life. It is mainly made of ceramics and stainless steel. The high-quality stainless steel tableware products are not only non-toxic, but also easy to clean and care during use. They also have the texture that ceramic tableware does not have. However, stainless steel tableware needs good maintenance in daily life to show its characteristics. How to maintain stainless steel tableware? Stainless steel does not mean that it will not corrode and rust, but only that its corrosion resistance is relatively strong. Therefore, stainless steel cutlery needs to be preserved and maintained during use. The maintenance techniques of stainless steel cutlery are as follows: First of all, in terms of stainless steel cookers, because the thermal conductivity of stainless steel is relatively small, the heat dissipation at the bottom of the pan will be slower, so the temperature will be more concentrated. In order to save fuel and avoid food scorching, we should turn the fire down so that the bottom of the stainless steel The heating surface is even. Charred food is hard to avoid. When this happens, we can soak it in water first, and when the burnt part becomes soft, gently scrape it off with wood chips. After washing, dry it with a soft cloth and put it in a dry place. After using the stainless steel cookware for a period of time, there will be a mist on the surface. If the surface is smoked black by the smoke, we can use a soft cloth to wipe a little detergent to make the surface of the stainless steel cookware recover. Of course, stainless steel cutlery in the home, such as bowls, chopsticks, etc., should be cleaned immediately after use, and stainless steel cutlery can not be placed directly into the microwave oven, and it is not easy to clean with acidic or alkaline detergent. Be careful not to bump with hard objects during the process and be careful to scratch.

There are many different grades of stainless steel available to the market with each grade offering a unique characteristic for use in specific applications. Two of the most common and versatile grades however are the ferritic grade 430 (1.4016) and the austenitic 304 (1.4301). In appearance, they both look very similar and it is more than likely that you won`t be able to tell the difference between them just by looking at them. These 2 grades make up a large majority of stainless steel in use however there are some marked differences between them that set them apart from each other. Cost A large majority of the cost of any metal is the price of each individual element that is used in the composition. As the cost of alloys changes daily on the global market, this can have a large impact on the price fluctuations. 304 is generally more expensive than 430 because of the chemical composition. Notably, 304 contains between 8 – 10.5% nickel whereas 430 contains 0%. The inclusion of nickel in 304 makes the metal more corrosion resistant than 430 however it is an expensive element which is one of the main reasons for the difference in cost between the 2. Magnetism Although 304 is an austenitic grade it can still display magnetic properties after cold working. A very good example of this is the magnetism along the cut edge of any austenitic grade is more noticeable than along any non worked surface. 430 on the other hand is a ferritic grade which makes it very magnetic. Although there is a difference in the magnetism between the 2 grades, it should be noted that not all magnetic grades are 430 and not all non magnetic grades are 304. Corrosion resistance Stainless steel as a whole is corrosion resistant however, different grades perform better than others. The introduction to nickel in 304 makes it a much more corrosion resistant grade than 430 however, it does make it more expensive. Where cost is a larger factor than life span, 430 may be more suitable. Pressing / Drawing In addition to the presence of nickel making 304 more corrosion resistant, it also make it much easier to press and draw. The absence of nickel in 430 means that this grade of stainless steel will likely crack or fail if compared to pressing 304. As a global supplier of stainless steel products, including Stainless Steel Pot, Stainless Steel Tableware ,Stainless Steel Kettle,Stainless Steel Food Container ,Stainless Steel Kitchen Utensils and ect. Contact us to find out more. Reprinted from @thyssenkrupp

Having to cook in the kitchen most of the time especially for picky children may give you stress, especially if you still have to scrape all the leftover food from the night before as it really sticks to the pan. Having proper kitchen equipment is a must for that, especially if there are get-together. It is best to secure a good quality cookware as it can be really helpful. You can impress everyone by cooking delicious food using the best cooking ware. Just make sure you don`t burn what you`re cooking. Stainless Steel Kitchen Cookware is an essential for everyday cooking. It also has a hard anodized exterior that is faster and easier to clean, and a silicone handle for an easier, oven safe, and a more comfortable grip. In selecting a cookware for your home, try choosing a piece of cookware that you are comfortable in handling and is easier to clean and can be durable and long lasting at the same time; and if it says oven-safe, make sure to check the handles; metal handles without plastic are the safest for ovens and silicone handles have a certain temperature they can withstand so check the instructions properly. There are different styles of cooking and knowing what style of cooking is suited for you can help you in choosing a good cookware and reliable cookware companion. No matter what particular cookware you choose on the market, don`t settle for anything less than high-quality. While some cooking equipment might help you save cash, these tend to break after just a few uses.

Winter solstice (or hibernal solstice) is an astronomical phenomenon marking the shortest day and the longest night of the year. In the Northern Hemisphere this is the December solstice and in the Southern Hemisphere this is the June solstice. The axial tilt of Earth and gyroscopic effects of its daily rotation mean that the two opposite points in the sky to which the Earth's axis of rotation points (axial precession) change very slowly (making a complete circle approximately every 26,000 years). As the Earth follows its orbit around the Sun, the polar hemisphere that faced away from the Sun, experiencing winter, will, in half a year, face towards the Sun and experience summer. This is because the two hemispheres face opposite directions along Earth's axis, and so as one polar hemisphere experiences winter, the other experiences summer. The winter solstice is considered by some to mark the end of autumn and the start of winter. In Chaoshan Area, people celebrate the winter solstice by eating rice dumplings. As the saying goes, "eating rice dumplings denotes one's a year of growth". Therefore, the rice dumplings will be made at that night and shared with the families. Best wishes to the new start of everyone!