Different Types of stainless steel
Stainless steel is a metal alloy, containing more than 50% iron and more than 10.5% chromium. It has a low carbon content, less than 1.2%, according to standard NF EN 10 020. Here is a complete guide to this ferrous metal alloy! What are the main families of stainless steels? There are several types of stainless steel. The classification is made according to these elements: the chemical composition and the main properties of use. The chemical composition of stainless steel takes into account the percentage of chromium, nickel and several other elements. The main properties of use include, among others, resistance to corrosion and creep. The classification of stainless steels can also be done according to the crystal structure. In this case, you can distinguish these main families of stainless steel: Martensitic stainless steels; Precipitation hardening stainless steels; Ferritic stainless steels; Austenitic stainless steels (ASTM 300 series); Austeno-ferritic or duplex stain...