Yes, stainless steel can rust. Hense writes ... keep your vehicle covered or park it in a garage. Acids: Hydrochloric acid (HCl) and muriatic acid (a weaker type of HCl) can quickly cause ...

A recent study published in Scientific Reports examined the effects of hydrochloric acid (HCl) exposure on stainless steel (SS) 304, focusing on changes in its microstructure and mechanical ...