321 vs 347 Stainless Steel: Stabilization, Welding and Temperature Written by: Emma, Technical Sales Engineer | Reviewed by: Ethan, Materials Engineer | Updated: August 2026 321 and 347 are stabilized austenitic stainless steels developed from the 304 (18Cr-8Ni) base composition. Their defining ...
309S and 310S Stainless Steel: High-Temperature Grade Guide Written by: Emma, Technical Sales Engineer | Reviewed by: Ethan, Materials Engineer | Updated: August 2026 1. What Are 309S and 310S Stainless Steel? 309S and 310S are austenitic heat-resistant stainless steels engineered for elevated...
316 and 316L Stainless Steel: Properties, Corrosion and Uses Written by: Emma, Technical Sales Engineer | Reviewed by: Ethan, Materials Engineer | Updated: August 2026 1. What Is 316 Stainless Steel? 316 is an austenitic chromium-nickel-molybdenum stainless steel — the second most widely used ...
304 and 304L Stainless Steel: Properties, Composition and Uses Written by: Emma, Technical Sales Engineer | Reviewed by: Ethan, Materials Engineer | Updated: August 2026 1. What Are 304 and 304L Stainless Steel? 304 and 304L are the most widely used stainless steel grades in the world, together ...
PREN Explained: Formula, Grade Comparison and Selection Limits Written by: Emma, Technical Sales Engineer | Reviewed by: Ethan, Materials Engineer | Updated: August 2026 1. What Is PREN in Stainless Steel? PREN stands for Pitting Resistance Equivalent Number. It is a calculated index that estimates ...
L, H and Dual-Certified Stainless Steel Grades Explained Written by: Emma, Technical Sales Engineer | Reviewed by: Ethan, Materials Engineer | Updated: August 2026 1. Introduction: What Do L, H and Dual Certified Mean? When ordering stainless steel, the grade number alone — 304, 316 — tells only ...
Is Stainless Steel Magnetic? 304, 316, 430 and Duplex Explained Written by: Emma, Technical Sales Engineer | Reviewed by: Ethan, Materials Engineer | Updated: August 2026 1. The Answer: It Depends on the Grade—and Its Condition Some stainless steels are magnetic; some are not; and some grades that ...
Does Stainless Steel Rust? Causes, Corrosion Types and Prevention Written by: Emma, Technical Sales Engineer | Reviewed by: Ethan, Materials Engineer | Updated: August 2026 1. The Short Answer: Yes, Stainless Steel Can Rust Stainless steel is stain-less, not stain-proof. The name describes its ...
What Is Stainless Steel? Types, Properties, Manufacturing and Uses Written by: Emma, Technical Sales Engineer | Reviewed by: Ethan, Materials Engineer | Updated: August 2026 1. What Is Stainless Steel? Stainless steel is a family of iron-based alloys containing a minimum of 10.5% chromium. This ...