Stainless steel’s biggest advantage is its excellent corrosion resistance. Unlike other materials, stainless steel investment castings have a built in chromium oxide layer that provide exceptional anti-corrosive properties. These corrosion resistant properties make stainless steel castings ideal for military, medical, and industrial applications.
The industry distinguishes corrosion-resistant and heat-resistance stainless steel investment casting grades by their carbon content. A stainless steel casting must have low carbon content to perform well in corrosive environments. Thus, higher carbon content will improve the performance of heat-resistant grades in high temperature situations and improve their strength. If you are looking for a stainless steel alloy with high-heat resistance that performs well in more harsh environments, visit our nickel-based alloy casting page for a list of alloys to consider.
