Steel

Carbon steel is a popular metal alloy used in dozens of different real-world applications, including manufacturing. It’s characterized by the use of a main alloy constituent being carbon, of which the metal is comprised of roughly 0.12 to 2%. The … Read More

Stainless steel, also known as inox steel, is a type of alloy steel that’s made with a minimum of 10.5% chromium. The presence of chromium helps to protect against the otherwise destructive formation of rust and corrosion. As such, many … Read More

It’s a common assumption that stainless steel is immune to rust and corrosion. After all, isn’t the distinguishing characteristic that sets it apart from standard steel? While stainless steel is “resistant” to the effects of moisture, it may still develop … Read More

Originally developed in the early 1900s, stainless steel is a steel alloy containing a minimum of 10.5% chromium. Current estimates suggest there are over 150 different grades of stainless steel available today (divided into 5 primary groups), many of which … Read More