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For questions about metals in general and their physical or chemical properties. For characteristic properties and reactions of d and f block metals specifically, use the [transition-metals] and [rare-earth-elements] tags respectively instead.

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Why does dry boiling discolor steel cookware?

I understand why heat (especially combined with quenching) would warp the metal, but why would it cause discoloration (that persists after the metal has cooled)? …
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