Types of Stainless Steel
Stainless steel refers to a family of iron-based alloys that must include at least 10.5% chromium and may also contain nickel, manganese, molybdenum, sulphur, selenium, titanium, and other alloying elements. Table 2 may be found on page 3. The chromium is primarily responsible for the corrosion and heat resistance of stainless steel; the other alloying elements are present in stainless steel to further enhance the material's resistance to corrosion as well as to impart certain characteristics regarding the material's strength and its ability to be fabricated.