Ferritic Stainless Steel

The ferritic stainless steels are also alloys made of iron, chromium and carbon with higher chromium content and lower carbon than martensitic ones. Their typical values are C < 0,10% ; Cr 16 – 18% and the most  representative ferritic stainless steel grade is AISI 430, EN1.4016.

Their mechanical characteristics allow medium forming. They are easy-welding and very commonly used in applications where appearance is important. Their corrosion resistance is higher than the martensitics'. 

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