Version 1.0, August 31, 2001, Copyright, Hugh Jack 1993-2001

2.3.6 Stainless Steel

 

· These steels use a high Chromium content(10 to 12%) to form a protective layer of chromium oxide over the surface of the work that is resistant to many forms of corrosion

 

· General families of stainless steels include,

  1. Austenitic (2xx, 3xx) -
  2. Ferritic (4xx) -
  3. Martensitic (4xx and 5xx) -
  4. Precipitation Hardened (PH) -
  5. Duplex -

 

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