Posted on August 7, 2012 by Reda Abouleish
Stainless steel is the preferred choice for North Sea oil rigs due to its durability and corrosion resistant properties.
Stainless steel has a multitude of uses from cookware to US naval ships making it a very versatile metal found in virtually every industry. It is exceedingly durable and easy to work with rendering it a great solution for commercial and residential solutions.
One of the most sought-after traits of stainless steel is the corrosion resistant property. When a material begins the corrosion process it becomes weak, contaminated and fails to hold its own under a wide array of environments. But when stainless steel is selected the damaging effects and costs are eliminated from the process, even when placed under extreme weather conditions. An example of one such environment is the North Sea.
In the North Sea there are necessary isolated oil rigs standing for expansive oil and gas fields owned by various companies and organizations. These rigs must exist solo remaining intact under relentless weather conditions. Additionally, numerous employees live on the rigs so the adaptability of the designated metal to create a safe, comfortable and reliable environment must occur. Stainless steel is the perfect option to exist alongside such factors.
To find out more about stainless steel and nickel alloy bars, call National Specialty Alloys today. We are here to ensure you receive what you need and want for your next industrial or home project.
Posted on July 6, 2012 by Reda Abouleish
Stainless steel is one of the reasons why we have clean water.
Stainless steel has many positive affects upon the environment versus other materials. For one, it is 100% recyclable. That is a common benefit frequently mentioned when discussing this material. However, there are many other advantages to using stainless steel that impacts the environment in a positive way. Here are two ways it helps.
Improves Air Quality
With the prices of gas going up, it is no wonder people are turning more towards diesel fuel. This is a smart option not only on your wallet but for the physical world around us. Did you know that diesel filters eliminate more than 90% of black smoke and more than 80% of soot created from diesel engines? This improves the air quality for us all. This is in direct correlation with steel since diesel filters are made from stainless steel itself.
Keeps Our Water Supplies Clean
Clean water is essential to survival for animals, plants, the land (in its entirety) and humans. If water is contaminated the land is deprived and starves. The land suffers along with other plants, animals and us. Thus, clean water assists with the land flourishing with harvest and nutrition for all the plants, animals and us to consume and grow from. Stainless steel helps us achieve this goal. The nominal risk of it corroding keeps water levels clean and prevents bacteria from growing. This is why it is an ideal choice.
To find out more about how stainless steel and nickel alloys make a significant contribution to the environment call one of our specialists today.
Posted on March 15, 2012 by Reda Abouleish
Sports arenas and Spring Training Stadiums rely on steel for design and purpose.
Being a sports enthusiast, I am ecstatic to watch March Madness and Spring Training unfold. The stadiums and facilities the tournaments and games are played in are massive. They exhibit a wide span area with high ceilings without the need of many columns and posts distracting the fans and players alike.
Why Stainless Steel?
When building a sporting facility you need to think about the enormous amount of people that go in and out of it on a regular basis. There will be a significant amount of wear and tear. You do not want to use a material that needs constant upkeep and maintenance. Choose a metal that does not fall apart but rather lasts through time. A metal that is capable of supporting much weight under immense physical pressure. A material proficient enough in keeping a building temperature cool, does not react to extreme heat and is resistant to erosion. Stainless steel fulfills all of these requirements and more.
Stainless Steel Tubes
The stainless steel tube is a hollow cylinder used for structural purposes in a building or resident. The rust-resistant trait makes it an ideal choice to transport water, liquids and gas. It does not react to other materials and extreme environmental conditions. It also has the ability to be welded, if need-be.
To find out more about stainless steel and nickel alloy please call one of our experts today.
Posted on November 17, 2011 by admin
The 3 main types of stainless steel are austenitic, ferritic, and martensitic. These three types of steels are identified by their microstructure or predominant crystal phase.
Austenitic:
Austenitic steels have austenite as their primary phase (face centered cubic crystal). These are alloys containing chromium and nickel (sometimes manganese and nitrogen), structured around the Type 302 composition of iron, 18% chromium, and 8% nickel. Austenitic steels are not hardenable by normal heat treatment, yet they can be work hardened. They are also non-magnetic. The most familiar stainless steel is probably Type 304, sometimes called T304 or simply 304. Type 304 surgical stainless steel is an austenitic steel containing 18-20% chromium and 8-10% nickel.
Ferritic:
Ferritic steels have ferrite (body centered cubic crystal) as their main phase. These steels contain iron and chromium, based on the Type 430 composition of 17% chromium. Ferritic steel is less ductile than austenitic steel and is not hardenable by heat treatment.
Martensitic:
The characteristic orthorhombic martensite microstructure was first observed by German microscopist Adolf Martens around 1890. Martensite is a hard transformation product, technically considered a supersaturated solution of carbon in iron. This is characterized by an acicular (or needle-like) pattern in the microstructure in both ferrous and nonferrous alloys. Martensite can be transformed into austenite when the steel is quenched and cooled below 450 degrees Fahrenheit resulting in a hardness varying from 30 to 68 Rockwell, depending on the carbon content. It also may be tempered and hardened. Martensite gives steel great hardness, but it also reduces its toughness and makes it brittle, so few steels are fully hardened.
There are also other grades of stainless steels, such as precipitation-hardened, duplex, and cast stainless steels.
