Stainless Steel
Stainless steel represents a group of high temperature and corrosion resistant steels. Stainless steel’s exceptional resistance to corrosion is due to a high chromium oxide film which is formed on the surface. Normally , when carbon steel comes in contact with water, it corrodes forming a brown iron oxide called rust, on the surface. Eventually steel will corrode and be convert to rust. But when sufficient chromium (more than about 10%) is added to ordinary steel, transforming the oxide on the surface it is very thin,protective and virtually invisible in a wide range of corrosive media. This is what is called stainless steel and there are several different types, and many different grades under this group.
Characteristics
- Corrosion resistance
- Resistance to oxidation and sulfidation
- Cryogenic strength
- Resistance to abrasion and erosion
- Surface finish
- Magnetic properties
- Ductility
- Elevated temperature strength
- Stability of properties in service
- Suitability for intended fabrication techniques
Grades
- SS 304 / 304L
- SS 310 / 310S
- SS 316 / 316L
- SS 317 / 317L
- SS 321 / 321H
- SS 347 / 347H
- SS 446
- Duplex 2205
- Super Duplex 2507
Availability
- Sheets
- Plates
- Pipes
- Tubes
- Bars
- Wires
- Fittings
- Flanges
Applications
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Fabrication Industry
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Food Processing
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Chemical Industry
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Heat Exchangers
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Oil & Gas Industry
