Stainless Steel
Stainless steel is an easily flowformed metal that is strong, durable, inexpensive, and corrosion resistant.
Common forms of stainless steel:
- Ferritic chromium steel
- Austenitic stainless steel
- Duplex and super duplex stainless steel
- High performance stainless steel
- Precipitated hardened stainless steel
Benefits of stainless steel:
- Corrosion resistance
- High and low temperature resistance
- Ease of fabrication
- High strength
- Aesthetic appeal
- Hygienic properties
- Durable, low maintenance material
- Often least expensive choice in life-cost comparisons
Considerations of stainless steel:
- More expensive than carbon steel
Applications of stainless steel:
- Aerospace
- Chemical, processing and oil & gas industries
- Power generation
- Food production
- Architecture, building and construction
- Medical applications
- Automotive
