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The History of Stainless Steel – Celebrating 100 Years Unlike iron, which has been in use for over a thousand years, stainless steel is a relative newcomer to the materials science world, having first been produced only 100 years ago. This may seem hard to believe at first, given the ubiquity of the metal in almost every facet of modern life, but this is simply a testament to what an important breakthrough stainless steel was. The metal has revolutionized the modern world and has found applications in almost every manufacturing sector, from healthcare and catering equipment, to the automotive and construction industries. Furthermore, it has out-performed more traditional competing materials such as copper, aluminium, and carbon steel. The secret to the success of stainless steel lies in its incredible physical and chemical properties. Stainless steel has high corrosion resistance, heat resistance (of up to 1200°C [2192°F]), formability and weldability, durability, and does not rust. On...

  Inconel vs Stainless Steel: Which is Stronger? Many customers want to have the absolute strongest metal possible for their custom wire forms. This often leads to questions comparing two specific metals—such as, “Is Inconel a form of stainless steel?” (it is similar, but different) and, “Is Inconel stronger than steel?” The answer is: it depends on what you mean by "stronger." Strength can be measured by tensile strength, corrosion resistance, or even melt resistance. Why Comparing Inconel Vs Stainless Steel Can Be Complicated When comparing stainless steel vs Inconel, it is important to remember that there are different formulations for each. The variants of stainless steel have drastically different tensile strength, recommended operating temperature, and resistance to specific corrosives. For example, grade 316 stainless steel tends to have a higher resistance to chlorides than 304 stainless steel (but also has a higher cost on average). Additionally, certain treatment an...