Families
| Austenitic: |
Iron-chromium-nickel, carbon < 0,1 % (including grade 1.4301/304, often referred to as 18/8; 18/10) , non-magnetic in the as-delivered condition; > 65 % of world stainless use |
| Ferritic: |
Iron-chromium, carbon < 0,1%, magnetic |
| Martensitic: |
Iron-chromium, carbon > 0,1%, magnetic and hardenable |
| Duplex: |
Iron-chromium-nickel, combined austenitic-ferritic structure, magnetic |
Properties
Corrosion resistance – aesthetic appeal – heat resistance – low life cycle cost – full recyclability
biological neutrality – ease of fabrication and cleaning – strength-to-weight ratio.
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