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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.

EOS expands metal materials portfolio

Stainless Steel World Publisher - March 24, 2014

EOS, the industrial Additive Manufacturing solutions company, expanded its metal materials portfolio with the introduction of EOS Titanium Ti64ELI and EOS StainlessSteel 316L.

ThyssenKrupp to deliver stainless for NY landmark

Stainless Steel World Publisher - February 25, 2011

ThyssenKrupp Nirosta will provide stainless steel from Germany for New York's new landmark, the One World Trade Center. The corners of the skyscraper's facade will be edged with stainless steel. ThyssenKrupp produced the material for the landmark using a customized rolling and heat-treatment process

JSL hikes investment on Orissa project

Stainless Steel World Publisher - October 7, 2010

Stainless steel producer JSL Stainless has undergone a corporate debt restructuring program which has made possible an increased proposed investment on Phase II development of its Orissa plant to INR 6,400 crore.

New stainless steel center

Stainless Steel World Publisher - January 29, 2010

Australian Weld Range Metals is planning to build a new stainless steel center at USD 500 million in Oakajee Newport where contains abundant chromium, nickel and iron ore.

Seamless stainless steel tubing

Stainless Steel World Publisher - January 5, 2009

RathGibson, a manufacturer of welded, welded and drawn, and seamless stainless steel, nickel, and titanium tubing, offers seamless stainless steel tubing through Greenville Tube Co. located in Clarksville, Arkansas, USA.

In-Line U-Bend manufacturing center

Stainless Steel World Publisher - October 30, 2008

RathGibson, a manufacturer of welded, welded and drawn, and seamless stainless steel, nickel, and titanium tubing, has incorporated an in-line U-Bend manufacturing center into their Janesville, Wisconsin facility.

Langley Alloys divests

Stainless Steel World Publisher - August 11, 2008

Langley Alloys Ltd (Trent, UK) has divested its bronze alloy castings business, Meighs Castings, to MetalTek International Inc., whose HQ is in Wisconsin, USA.

Stainless tubes for GTL project

Stainless Steel World Publisher - December 7, 2007

Sitindustrie Group, with its Swiss Co. Zwahlen & Mayr, has acquired an order to supply VSA Consortium, gathering Veolia Water, Saipem and Al Jaber, with 230tns of high corrosion resistance welded stainless steel tubes for the building of 3 evaporators for the Shell Pearl gas to liquid (GTL) project in Qatar.

Stainless alloys for high temperature applications

Stainless Steel World Publisher - June 22, 2007

US-based scientists at the Oak Ridge National Laboratory have created proprietary stainless steel alloys designed to allow increased operating temperatures and efficiency in energy production systems.

Desheng expands

Stainless Steel World Publisher - March 26, 2007

Desheng Iron & Steel has expanded its operations and its product range into stainless steel alloy.

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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.