Versatile, strong, and very popular, stainless steel is used in a wide variety of industrial and commercial applications. For your convenience, Zoro stocks stainless steel in a range of shapes and sizes, including rods, sheets, tube stock, stainless steel balls, and more. Filter by diameter, hardness, temper, and more to find the right materials for your needs.
Frequently Asked Questions
Stainless Steel is an alloy of iron and chromium, which prevents the metal from oxidizing, rusting, or corroding. It contains at least 10.5% chromium by mass, which forms a passive, invisible layer of chromium oxide that protects the steel from further corrosion.
Yes, there are different types of stainless steel depending on the addition of other alloying elements. The most common types are 304 and 316 stainless steel. 304 is the most widely used type, containing 18% chromium and 8% nickel. 316 is more corrosion-resistant, containing 16% chromium, 10% nickel, and 2% molybdenum.
Stainless Steel offers numerous benefits, including corrosion resistance, high strength, durability, low maintenance, recyclability, and aesthetically pleasing appearance. It is ideal for various applications in construction, food processing, chemical processing, transportation, and more.
Stainless Steel is widely used for its durability and corrosion resistance in various applications, such as kitchen appliances, cutlery, construction materials (e.g., buildings, bridges), industrial equipment, automotive parts, medical devices, jewelry, and many more.