Austenitic Stainless Steel
- Composition: High chromium and nickel content.
- Properties: Non-magnetic, excellent corrosion resistance, very ductile, and good for welding.
- Applications: Common in kitchenware, chemical processing equipment, and architectural applications.
Duplex Stainless Steel
- Composition: Contains both austenitic and ferritic structures in equal parts.
- Properties: Stronger than both austenitic and ferritic steels, excellent resistance to corrosion and stress corrosion cracking.
- Applications: Widely used in chemical processing, marine environments, and oil and gas industries.
Martensitic Stainless Steel
- Composition: High carbon and moderate chromium content.
- Properties: Magnetic, can be hardened by heat treatment, moderate corrosion resistance.
- Applications: Ideal for cutlery, surgical instruments, and some industrial applications.
Ferritic Stainless Steel
- Composition: High chromium, low carbon content.
- Properties: Magnetic, good corrosion and oxidation resistance, not hardenable by heat treatment.
- Applications: Used in automotive parts, industrial equipment, and interior architecture.
