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Stainless steel alloy

Stainless steel alloy is a corrosion-resistant steel composed primarily of iron, chromium, and other elements such as nickel, manganese, and molybdenum. It is known for its durability, strength, and resistance to rust and staining, making it widely used in various industries and applications.

Why select stainless steels alloys?

Stainless steel alloy is selected for its corrosion resistance, durability, strength, and aesthetic appeal. It is an ideal choice for applications where protection against rust, staining, and harsh environments is required.

The welding characteristics of stainless steels

Stainless Steel World Publisher - January 30, 2023

Stainless steels are highly weldable, both to stainless alloys and other metals. This article discusses the weldability of the different categories.

Challenges and opportunities in the additive manufacturing of stainless steels. Part...

Stainless Steel World Publisher - May 9, 2022

Addressing the challenge of hydrogen embrittlement in metallurgy

Challenges and opportunities in the additive manufacturing of stainless steels. Part...

Stainless Steel World Publisher - May 6, 2022

Addressing the challenge of hydrogen embrittlement in metallurgy

NASA solar sail CubeSat ready for launch on Artemis I

Stainless Steel World Publisher - August 20, 2021

NASA’s Near-Earth Asteroid Scout is tucked away safely inside the agency’s powerful Space Launch System (SLS) rocket at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The solar sailing CubeSat is the secondary payload hitching a ride on Artemis I.

Featured Story – Alloy design & synergies in manufacturing can boost...

Stainless Steel World Publisher - June 21, 2021

New applications and products are an exciting topic to discuss, particularly the disruptive ones that will change our lives.

VDM Metals’ Service Center expands its product range

Stainless Steel World Publisher - May 26, 2021

To be able to offer its customers in the industrial apparatus and mechanical engineering sectors an even more comprehensive service, the company has added stainless steel alloys typical for these industries to its portfolio with immediate effect.

Featured Story – Titanium industry eyes potentially lucrative market for the...

Stainless Steel World Publisher - January 29, 2021

Ever in search of new business opportunities and high-end industrial applications, the titanium industry, through the work of the International Titanium Association’s (ITA) Industrial Applications Committee, has set its sights on promoting titanium as a material of choice for marine scrubbers— pollution control devices that are fitted on tankers, bulkers, cruise and intermodal cargo ships.

ESAB offer guidance for welding duplex stainless steels

Stainless Steel World Publisher - January 1, 2021

A team of engineers from ESAB Welding & Cutting Products’ Process Centre in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, demonstrated that the pitting resistance equivalent number (PREN) value of duplex stainless steel alloys may lead to a misleading prediction of pitting corrosion resistance in the as-welded material.

Bull Moose wins Best Innovation – Product award

Stainless Steel World Publisher - August 18, 2020

Bull Moose Tube Company is honored to have been named the winner of the Fastmarkets Global Awards for Steel Excellence in the category of Best Innovation – Product.

The role of stainless steel in offshore applications

Stainless Steel World Publisher - July 14, 2020

Stainless steels, including duplexes and super duplexes are of enormous benefit to the offshore oil and gas industry. They offer reduced weight, increased strength and corrosion resistance, and favourable lifecycle costs, compared to other materials.

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Chromium is the key element in stainless steel alloys that provides corrosion resistance. It forms a thin, invisible layer of chromium oxide on the surface of the steel, called the passive layer. This passive layer acts as a protective barrier, preventing the underlying steel from coming into contact with corrosive substances.

Nickel is another important element in stainless steel alloys, which enhances the corrosion resistance and adds strength to the material. Manganese helps improve the ductility and workability of the alloy, while molybdenum enhances its resistance to pitting and crevice corrosion.

There are various grades and types of stainless steel alloys, each with different compositions and properties suited for specific applications. These alloys can be further categorized into austenitic, ferritic, martensitic, and duplex stainless steels, each with unique characteristics and uses. The specific combination of elements in the alloy determines its corrosion resistance, strength, and other properties.

Stainless steel alloys are widely used in a broad range of industries and applications, including construction, automotive, aerospace, oil and gas, medical devices, and many others, due to their exceptional corrosion resistance, high strength, and hygienic properties.