Steel is an alloy of iron and other elements. Steel always contains carbon, phosphorus, silicon and small amounts of aluminum. These elements give hardness to the material by preventing the shifts that may occur in the crystal structure of the iron. Since steel also corrodes over time, the search for producing non-rusting and resistant steel against corrosion has begun. With the addition of a certain amount of chromium to the steel in metallurgy, the answer to the question of what is stainless steel has emerged. The new alloy that is formed by adding a minimum of 10.5-11% chromium to the steel is called stainless steel. Stainless steel, on the other hand, is a type of steel that is highly resistant to rusting, staining and wear. From past to present, it has been used in many fields, especially in the iron & construction industry.
What makes stainless steel important is its many advantages.
Being easy to weld, having an aesthetic and decorative appearance, having a structure that does not leave water stains on it, easy workability and above all, being economical & long lasting have made stainless steel indispensable in its fields of use.
At the same time, stainless steel is a completely recyclable material. Consumption-based unconscious use of world resources has caused problems such as the climate crisis. The world has realized the problem, albeit late, and has developed a “sustainability” route. Therefore, recyclable materials are of great importance.