Corrosion
resistance
Lower grades resist corrosion in atmospheric and
pure water environments, while high grades can resist
corrosion in most acids, alkaline solutions, and
chlorine bearing environments.
Fire and
heat resistance
Special high chromium and nickel-alloyed grades
resist scaling and retain strengths at high temperatures.
Hygiene
The easy cleaning ability of stainless makes it
the first choice for strict hygiene conditions,
such as hospitals, kitchens, abattoirs and other
food processing plants.
Aesthetic
appearance
The bright, easily maintained surface of stainless
steel provides a modern and attractive appearance.
Strength-to-weight
advantage
The work-hardening property of austenitic grades,
that results in a significant strengthening of the
material form cold-working alone, and high strength
duplex grades, allow reduced material thickness
over conventional grades, therefore cost savings.
Ease of Fabrication
Modern steel-making techniques mean that stainless
can be cut, welded, formed, machined, and fabricated
as readily as traditional steels.
Impact Resistance
The austenitic microstructure of the 300 series
provides high toughness from elevated temperatures
to far below freezing, making these steels particularly
suited for cryogenic applications.
Long term
value
When the total life cycle costs are considered,
stainless is often the less expensive material option. |
