The properties of steel can be improved in terms of fatigue, weldability, hardness, wear and corrosion resistance, ductility, and tensile strength by either alloy addition or heat treatment processes.

Stainless steel is used in situations where surface aesthetics are crucial. These may include kitchen countertops, cabinet fronts, and external and interior cladding. As stainless steel is primarily ...

With some 5,000 grades of steel available today, the steel manufacturing process hinges on fine nuances. To create new properties or to ensure consistent material quality, steels are analysed using a ...