Stainless Steel - The basics
Learn about how stainless is created, stainless steel grades and families, why you might use stainless, how it compares to other metals, and other essential topics.
Due to its excellent corrosion resistance, high strength and attractive appearance, stainless steel sees a wide range of uses across both industrial and consumer markets.
While stainless steels will share some characteristics, understanding the different types available is essential to finding the optimal traits and price point for your needs.
Whether for the consumer market or industrial use, one of the most popular reasons for choosing stainless steel is its corrosion-resistant properties.
From composition to form, a range of factors impact the characteristics of stainless steel products. One of the most important considerations...
While the two most popular grades of stainless steel might seem identical at a glance, they hold important differences that can lead to substantial savings...
Duplex stainless steels combine characteristics of the austenitic and ferritic family of alloys to offer benefits from both with fewer downsides — often at a lower cost than other steel alloys.
While all types of steel technically contain some amount of carbon, there are drastic differences in terms of performance, appearance, and recommended uses...
Apart from the grade and forms of steel used in a project, the finish is most likely to impact both visual appearance and performance. In most cases, finish is something you’ll choose at the time of ordering.
PRENs offer a simple way to compare the pitting corrosion resistance of various alloys. Let's look at how PRENs are determined and what they mean.
At a glance, aluminum and stainless steel seem very similar. They’re available in a variety of finishes, offer some level of corrosion resistance, and can be found virtually everywhere you look.
Galvanization is a process designed to help steel resist corrosion and provide protection to keep it looking and performing great. However, these are all key traits of stainless steel as well.
