What Is Stainless Steel

What Is Stainless Steel?

Stainless steel is a corrosion-resistant alloy of iron, chromium and, in some cases, nickel and other metals.

Completely and infinitely recyclable, stainless steel is the "green material" par excellence. In fact, within the construction sector, its actual recovery rate is close to 100%. Stainless steel is also environmentally neutral and inert, and its longevity ensures it meets the needs of sustainable construction.

 

Austenitic is the most widely used type of stainless steel. It has excellent corrosion and heat resistance with
good mechanical properties over a wide range of temperatures

 

Ferritic stainless steel has similar properties to mild steel (the most common steel), but better corrosion,
heat, and cracking resistance. Ferritic steel is commonly used in washing machines, boilers and indoor
architecture.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Stainless steel is primarily made from medium and low-carbon steel. They are alloyed with a range of metals to alter the resulting properties. For example, chromium and nickel lend corrosion resistance and hardness. Other metals enhance malleability, toughness, ductility, tensile and shear strength, and other properties.