Donlouco - Stainless Steel

Stainless Steel is made from steel by adding elements to the steel when in a molten state. The primary element added to make stainless steel is chromium. Chromium is an extremely hard material and is very wear resistant and will not corrode. The more chromium added to steel the great the hardness, corrosion and wear resistance. Other elements controlled in the alloy is Nickel which also effects the performance of the material. The most basic grade of stainless steel is 301 but the most common grades are 303, 304, 316 and 316L.