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Basic types of stainless steels

Technical Characteristics

Stainless steels are iron-based alloys containing at least 12% chromium. Chromium forms a surface oxide film that protects the metal. This corrosion-resistant film makes the alloy stainless. If the metal loses its protective coating, corrosion may appear in that place. But, as a rule, the protective film can be easily restored by oxygen. The major types of stainless steels are divided into three groups, depending on their structure.

Austenitic Steel

Austenitic steels contain 16 to 25% chromium and 6 to 14% nickel. They can be alloyed with 2 to 6% molybdenum and can also include other elements. These steels are widely used in power engineering, mechanical engineering, industrial chemistry, food industry, household and medicine. About 60-70% of the world steel consumption is in the austenitic grades.

Ferritic steel

Ferritic steels are also called chromium steels. These steels contain from 12 to 20% Cr. Some grades are alloyed with small amounts of molybdenum and titanium. It is worth noting that the corrosion resistance, heat resistance and other parameters are slightly lower than those of the austenitic steels. But the cost of metals of the second group is also lower than that of the first group.

Martensitic steels

These are martensitic stainless steels, which are used only when maximum strength and hardness is required of the metal.

Supply

Today, the Auremo supplier offers any type of stainless steel to order. The wide range and variety of surfaces - brushed, polished, mirror finish - extends the scope of application. The variety of grades, allows choosing the best price-quality ratio. First of all it is about mechanical and chemical resistance. High durability of stainless steel products allows significant reduction of costs and time for maintenance and repair of equipment.

Supplier

Are you interested in the main types of stainless steels? The main types of stainless steels from the "Auremo" supplier meet GOST and international quality standards. We offer to buy stainless steel from the specialized warehouses of the supplier "Auremo" with delivery in any city. Wholesale customers the price - preferential. Buy today.

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In the warehouse of the supplier "Auremo" the widest selection of stainless steel always in stock, the price is due to the technological features of production without the inclusion of additional costs. Buy stainless steel today, the price is optimal from the supplier. We are waiting for your orders. We have the best price-quality ratio for the entire range of products. There are experienced managers - they will promptly help you buy stainless steel in bulk or in installments. Regular customers can buy stainless steel with a discount discount, the price - the best in this segment of rolled products. Supplier "Auremo" is a recognized expert in the rolled steel market. Thanks to the representative offices in Eastern Europe, we have the possibility of prompt interaction with trading partners.