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Choosing the Right Grade of Stainless Steel

May 25, 2022
Stainless steel is the go-to material in applications from medical instruments to chemical storage and transport to power generation, but not all grades are created equally. Read on for tips.

In determining what grade of stainless steel tubing to select many factors are taken into account. The main requirement for stainless steels is that they should be corrosion resistant for a specified application or environment. Strength and fabrication characteristics are also taken into consideration. Lastly managing material cost and availability.  Read more tips on material selection.

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