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Welcome to our Stainless Steel Knowledge Center. Covering everything from chemical compositions to common uses, our stainless steel articles condense 40 years of experience into easy-to-read guides that will help you make the most of this popular metal.

Stainless Steel 101

Learn about stainless steel and how it differs from other metals.

Chapter 1

What Is Stainless Steel and How Is It Made?

Due to its excellent corrosion resistance, high strength and attractive appearance, stainless steel sees a wide range of uses across both industr...

Chapter 2

Stainless Steel Grades and Families: Explained

While stainless steels will share some characteristics, understanding the different types available is essential to finding the optimal traits an...

Chapter 3

Understanding Stainless Steel’s Corrosion-Resistant Properties

Whether for the consumer market or industrial use, one of the most popular reasons for choosing stainless steel is its corrosion-resistant proper...

Chapter 4

7 Questions to Ask When Picking the Perfect Stainless Steel Grade

From composition to form, a range of factors impact the characteristics of stainless steel products. One of the most important considerations is ...

Chapter 5

304 vs 316 Stainless Steel: What You Need to Know

While the two most popular grades of stainless steel might seem identical at a glance, they hold important differences that can lead to substanti...

Chapter 6

An Introduction to Duplex Stainless Steels

Duplex stainless steels combine characteristics of the austenitic and ferritic family of alloys to offer benefits from both with fewer downsides ...

Chapter 7

Stainless vs. Carbon Steel: What’s the Difference?

While all types of steel technically contain some amount of carbon, there are drastic differences in terms of performance, appearance, and recomm...

Chapter 8

Stainless Steel Finishes

Apart from the grade and forms of steel used in a project, the finish is most likely to impact both visual appearance and performance. In most ca...

Care & Maintenance

Complete guidance on stainless steel maintenance and tips for repair.

Chapter 1

The Importance of Stainless Steel Maintenance

When choosing a metal product, durability is a critical concern. This aspect alone makes stainless steel a popular choice for a wide range of app...

Chapter 2

Passivation: An Important Factor in Improving Stainless Steel Corros...

Outside of basic maintenance, there are advanced treatments and procedures available to enhance the corrosion resistance of stainless steel—par...

Chapter 3

Pickling Treatments: Healing the Damage of Heat Exposure with Chemic...

Basic maintenance can improve the appearance and life of your stainless steel. However, there are specialized cleaning and maintenance routines t...

Chapter 4

Electropolishing: A Flexible, Effective Alternative to Passivation a...

Our previous guides on stainless steel passivation and stainless pickling treatments covered two of the most common forms of improving the corros...

Chapter 5

Rust Prevention and Removal: A Quick Primer

One of the most common misconceptions about stainless steel is that it is impervious to rust. While most grades are offer exceptional resistant, ...

Chapter 6

Recycling Stainless Steel

As one of the most popular construction and manufacturing materials around, stainless steel is common in a range of industries. It’s unique sta...

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Stainless Steel Knowledge Centre

Stainless Steel 101

Learn about stainless steel and how it differs from other metals.

What Is Stainless Steel and How Is It Made?

Stainless Steel Grades and Families: Explained

Understanding Stainless Steel’s Corrosion-Resistant Properties

7 Questions to Ask When Picking the Perfect Stainless Steel Grade

304 vs 316 Stainless Steel: What You Need to Know

An Introduction to Duplex Stainless Steels

Stainless vs. Carbon Steel: What’s the Difference?

Stainless Steel Finishes

Care & Maintenance

Complete guidance on stainless steel maintenance and tips for repair.

The Importance of Stainless Steel Maintenance

Passivation: An Important Factor in Improving Stainless Steel Corros...

Pickling Treatments: Healing the Damage of Heat Exposure with Chemic...

Electropolishing: A Flexible, Effective Alternative to Passivation a...

Rust Prevention and Removal: A Quick Primer

Recycling Stainless Steel

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