by Louella B. Munoz | May 18, 2018 | Stainless Steel
Stainless steel is an iron alloy with a minimum of at least 10.5% chromium. Chromium is important because it produces a thin oxide on the surface of the stainless steel to protect it from the elements and prevent corrosion. This layer is known as a passive layer and...
by Louella B. Munoz | May 18, 2018 | Stainless Steel Pipe
Stainless steel is a type of iron alloy that has a minimum of 10.5% chromium in it. The chromium layer forms a ‘passive’ layer that protects the steel from corrosion. This corrosion property can be enhanced by increasing the amount of chromium in the steel....
