Stainless Steel Information

The Corrosion Resistant Steel

Stainless Steel could very well be the metal of the 21st Century. Its beautiful shiny lustre and ability to combat corrosion, with the fact it is 100% recyclable, make it the man-made metal whose time has come. Less than a century old, stainless steel has become an integral part of our everyday life.

Stainless Steel News (updated daily)

Why Nickel Prices Matter to Stainless Steel Pricing

Corrosion Potential of Stainless Steel

Galling of Stainless Steel

History of Stainless Steel

Stainless Steel Surcharges

Nickel Price Forecasts


Stainless Steel Technical Information for Engineers / Stainless Steel Literature and Associations


Noteworthy

Chlorine  (like that in salt) can eat thru and destroy the thin protective layer of passivation that protects stainless steel from corrosion. If chlorine gets on your stainless, clean it with fresh water immediately. Chlorine is to stainless, like cancer is to the human body.

Consumer Alert!

Never use muriatic acid to clean tile or stone grout around a stainless steel refrigerator or appliance. The fumes are enough to permanently discolor the stainless. Always remember - it's stain-less - not stain-proof.