Thread: P.H. and Your Stainless Razor

Blood and all other physiological fluids are dilute salt solutions (Sodium/Potassium chloride), so we are big sacks of salt water... literally, the salt concentration of sea water is just a little bit more that the concentrations in our bodies.

Sodium is the major cation outside of our cells and Potassium is the major cation inside of our cells. Chloride is the major anion in our body. When either potassium or sodium is combined with chloride, you get a salt.

Chlorides are the most detrimental corrosive-aiding ion to metals, next are oxides. The chlorides don't do the damage directly to the metal. Chloride is an extremely active and soluble ion, and it is absolutely obliged to bond with any oxygen it can get it's grubby little valence shell close to. So essentially the chlorides pick clean those passive oxide layers that form at the surface of the steel, making room for more oxides to join in the fun.

None of this happens without moisture. Keep your razor clean, dry (or oiled like you said) and away from humidity.