Austenitic Stainless

UK deliveries. Contact our well informed sales team. In metallurgy, stainless steel is defined as a steel alloy with a minimum of 10% chromium content by mass; Stainless steel does not stain, corrode or rust as easily as ordinary steel, but it is not stain-proof. It is also called corrosion resistant steel when the alloy type and grade are not detailed, particularly in the aviation industry. There are different grades and surface finishes of stainless steel to suit the environment to which the material will be subjected in its lifetime. Common uses of stainless steel are cutlery and watch straps. Stainless steel differs from carbon steel by amount of chromium present. Carbon steel rusts when exposed to air and moisture. This iron oxide film is active and accelerates corrosion by forming more iron oxide. Stainless steels have sufficient amount of chromium present so that a passive film of chromium oxide forms which prevents further corrosion. Austenitic Stainless Steel Stockholder & Supplier