Stainless Steel

Composition: Contains at least 16% chromium and high nickel content

Properties: Corrosion-resistant, ductile, and formable

Uses: Used in architecture, automobiles, and other products

Grades       303   304   316   321   330   317L   Alloy 20 

 Composition: Contains 10.5 to 18% chromium and very little carbon

Properties: Magnetic and has moderate corrosion resistance

Grades      405   409   430   434   436   442   446  

Composition: Has a similar chromium content to ferritic stainless steel, but relatively high carbon content

Properties: Magnetic, hard, and strong

Uses: Used in applications that require resistance to wear

Grades        410   416   420   431   440   13-8   15-5 

Contains 15-17% chromium and 3-5% nickel, offering excellent corrosion resistance, strength, and hardness. Various heat treatments optimize these properties, resulting in great oxidation resistance, good machinability, high tensile strength, and toughness.

Grades      17-4      A-286

Nitronic is a high-strength, corrosion-resistant stainless steel alloy known for its high nitrogen content, which enhances its mechanical properties and resistance to wear and galling. "Nitronic" is the trade name for these alloys.

Grades       30     50

Duplex stainless steel combines austenitic and ferritic properties, offering superior corrosion resistance and strength. This makes it ideal for harsh environments with high stress and corrosive chemicals.

Grades         2205        2304       2507       F255