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Hastelloy B-3 is a nickel-molybdenum alloy with excellent resistance to pitting, corrosion, and stress-corrosion cracking plus, thermal stability superior to that of alloy B-2. In addition, this nickel steel alloy has great resistance to knife-line and heat–affected zone attack. Alloy B-3 also wi...Read more »
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C46400 Naval Brass “Lead Free” SAE J461, AMS 4611, 4612, ASTM B21, FEDERAL QQ-B-639, SAE J463 Naval Brass C46400 is nominally composed of 60% copper, 39.2% zinc and 0.8% tin. As is typical of brass alloys with the duplex alpha + beta structure, C46400 has good strength and ri...Read more »
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Duplex These are stainless steels containing relatively high chromium (between 18 and 28%) and moderate amounts of nickel (between 4.5 and 8%). The nickel content is insufficient to generate a fully austenitic structure and the resulting combination of ferritic and austenitic structures is calle...Read more »
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Stainless steel is a generic term for a family of corrosion resistant alloy steels containing 10.5% or more chromium. All stainless steels have a high resistance to corrosion. This resistance to attack is due to the naturally occurring chromium-rich oxide film formed on the surface of the steel. ...Read more »
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WHAT IS STAINLESS STEEL? Stainless steel is an iron and chromium alloy. While stainless must contain at least 10.5% chromium, the exact components and ratios will vary based on the grade requested and the intended use of the steel. HOW STAINLESS STEEL IS MADE The exact process for a grade ...Read more »
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THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN 304 AND 316 STAINLESS STEEL When selecting a stainless steel that must endure corrosive environments, austenitic stainless steels are typically used. Possessing excellent mechanical properties, the high amounts of nickel and chromium in austenitic stainless steels al...Read more »
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A mirror finish on stainless steel is not just aesthetically pleasing, but it has a few other benefits depending on exactly what you’re fabricating. Keep reading to see if a mirror finish is what you really want, and find the processes and products that will get you a great end result! &nbs...Read more »
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Brushed Surfaces Some stainless steel goes through a finishing grinding and polishing process. Coatings can also be applied, such as electroplating and galvanizing coatings. Stainless steel can have a very shiny mirror-like finish. Some stainless steel can have a brushed finish, which gives the ...Read more »
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Stainless Steel Steel is a metal. It is an alloy of the elements iron and carbon. It typically contains less than 2 percent carbon, and may have some manganese and other elements. Stainless steel’s primary alloying element is chromium. It contains between 12 to 30 percent chromium and may ...Read more »
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Stainless steel sheet is produced in many types of finishes due to the various uses and applications that stainless steel can be used in. It has become popular in kitchens due to its low maintenance, cleanliness, appearance, and corrosion resistance to food acids and water. For example, the most ...Read more »
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321 Stainless Steel Sheet, Coil, Plate & Bar – AMS 5510, 5645 321 SS is a titanium stabilized austenitic chromium-nickel stainless steel which was developed to provide an 18-8 type alloy with improved intergranular-corrosion resistance. This material is stabilized against chromium carbi...Read more »
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347 Stainless Steel Sheet, Coil and Bar – AMS 5512, 5646 347 stainless steel is a columbium/tantalum stabilized austenitic chromium-nickel stainless steel. This material is stabilized against chromium carbide formation by the addition of columbium and tantalum. Since these elements have a s...Read more »