Rhinox Stainless steel resists rust

WHAT MAKES STAINLESS STEEL RESIST RUST?

Throughout the history of humanity, steel has been an important metal. Steel's strength and
lightness made it popular in the past. However, it had one serious flaw: rust was an unbeatable
enemy. Stainless steel’s remarkable corrosion resistance ushered in a new era of innovation
and design over a century ago. With the availability of stainless steel, manufacturers and
builders can create a wide range of products and structures without worrying that the metal
will rust. Even marine and other extreme environments are suitable for some stainless steel
alloys.

WHAT MAKES STAINLESS STEEL CORROSION-RESISTANT?

In contrast to regular steel, stainless steel is believed to have a high resistance to the
environment, but evidence indicates that alloying agents are actively interacting with the
surrounding environment. Rust is prevented from forming due to this reaction.

Chromium is an alloying agent in stainless fittings. There is approximately 10.5 percent
chromium in stainless steel, but only 1.5 percent carbon. By using alloying agents such as
chromium, carbon steel can be effectively protected against rusting. In stainless steel, alloying
agents such as chromium and molybdenum combine with oxygen in the air or water to form an
oxide film that is thin and stable.

It forms a protective layer on the metal's surface that protects it from corrosion and more
visible corrosion such as rust. Iron content in the metal is preserved by the presence of a barrier
that stops oxygen and water from coming into contact with it. As the film is so thin, it cannot
interact with light waves, and it may only be visible to modern instruments. Consequently, the
metal retains its aesthetic appeal and gives the impression that it is "stainless."

It is because the protective layer is not something that has been added but rather is a property
of the metal that it will quickly react with the air or water to form a new protective layer when
it is scratched or damaged. As a result, stainless steel stays in good condition for a long time.

RHINOX USA

The stainless steel alloys each have their special properties that offer protection against rust.
You need to know which alloy is best suited to your application. Stainless steel pipe fittings It is
becoming harder and harder to keep track of all the stainless steel available in the market due
to the increasing varieties.

Rhinox is a stainless steel supplier, who provides stainless steel pipe fittings along with other
services. As part of every step of our client's procurement process, we strive to be a valuable
partner. Being the US's leading supplier of stainless steel products, we achieve our success by
always doing what we can to ensure our customers are satisfied. Contact us for more
information at Rhinox USA.