Austenitic Stainless Steels - New Aspects
Tomasz Tanski
Austenitic Stainless Steels - New Aspects - IntechOpen 2017 - 1 electronic resource (218 p.)
Open Access
Stainless steel is still one of the fastest growing materials. Today, the austenitic stainless steel with the classic composition of 18% Cr and 8% Ni (grade 304L) is still the most widely used by far in the world. The unique characteristic of stainless steel arises from three main factors. The versatility results from high corrosion resistance, excellent low- and high-temperature properties, high toughness, formability, and weldability. The long life of stainless steels has been proven in service in a wide range of environments, together with low maintenance costs compared to other highly alloyed metallic materials. The retained value of stainless steel results from the high intrinsic value and easy recycling. Stainless steel, especially of austenitic microstructure, plays a crucial role in achieving sustainable development nowadays, so it is also important for further generations.
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67935 9789535137016 9789535140214 9789535137023
10.5772/67935 doi
Physical Sciences Engineering and Technology Materials Science Metals and Nonmetals Metallurgy
Austenitic Stainless Steels - New Aspects - IntechOpen 2017 - 1 electronic resource (218 p.)
Open Access
Stainless steel is still one of the fastest growing materials. Today, the austenitic stainless steel with the classic composition of 18% Cr and 8% Ni (grade 304L) is still the most widely used by far in the world. The unique characteristic of stainless steel arises from three main factors. The versatility results from high corrosion resistance, excellent low- and high-temperature properties, high toughness, formability, and weldability. The long life of stainless steels has been proven in service in a wide range of environments, together with low maintenance costs compared to other highly alloyed metallic materials. The retained value of stainless steel results from the high intrinsic value and easy recycling. Stainless steel, especially of austenitic microstructure, plays a crucial role in achieving sustainable development nowadays, so it is also important for further generations.
All rights reserved
English
67935 9789535137016 9789535140214 9789535137023
10.5772/67935 doi
Physical Sciences Engineering and Technology Materials Science Metals and Nonmetals Metallurgy