6) What Is Stainless Steel and Classify Stainless Steel ?
6) What Is Stainless Steel and Classify Stainless Steel ?
6) What Is Stainless Steel and Classify Stainless Steel ?
Stainless steel is an alloy of Iron with a minimum of 10.5% Chromium. Chromium produces
a thin layer of oxide on the surface of the steel known as the 'passive layer'. This prevents any
further corrosion of the surface. Increasing the amount of Chromium gives an increased
resistance to corrosion.
Stainless steel also contains varying amounts of Carbon, Silicon and Manganese. Other
elements such as Nickel and Molybdenum may be added to impart other useful properties
such as enhanced formability and increased corrosion resistance
"High Temperature Hydrogen Attack" does not rely on atomic hydrogen. At high temperature
and high hydrogen partial pressure, hydrogen can diffuse into carbon steel alloys. In
susceptible alloys, the hydrogen combines with carbon within the alloy and forms methane.
The methane molecules create a pressure build up in the metal lattice voids, which leads to
embrittlement and even cracking of the metal.
Sulfidic corrosion, also known as sulfidation, is the term used for high temperature corrosion
(above 450F / above approx. 260C) of steel in contact with sulphur