Advantages and applications of stainless steel
Stainless steel is a versatile material used in many diverse applications. The two most common types of SS 304 Flanges are highly corrosion resistant austenitic and ferritic, which is magnetic. In this blog, SS Elbow manufacturers go into the basics of what austenitic stainless steel is, its main benefits, and the most useful uses of stainless steel fittings. Stainless steel All steels have the same composition of iron, carbon and nickel. The SS 316 Flanges also contains chromium, the well-known alloy that gives stainless steel its corrosion resistance. Standard API 5L Seamless Pipe used in plumbing applications contain between 18-20% chromium and 8-12% nickel. Advantages of stainless steel fittings Stainless steel offers many advantages to the plumbing system architect and designer: Material advantages The combination of Api 5l Grade B Pipe corrosion resistance and high strength reduces the thickness and weight of the w...