The Metallurgy of Selected Alloy Systems I: Stainless Steels

Gain a solid, real-world understanding of the stainless steel alloy system and its five major groups: Austenitic, Martensitic, Ferritic, Precipitation Hardening, and Duplex. Discover why this versatile group of metals is used across industries from aerospace and marine to industrial, recreational, and medical implant applications. Learn about characteristics of corrosion resistance, good weldability, good fabricability, heat-treatable properties, and biocompatibility, and how this unique combination of physical, mechanical, and chemical advantages can be applied to your work.