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Citation
(1999), "Magnetic stainless steel resists corrosion", Anti-Corrosion Methods and Materials, Vol. 46 No. 1. https://doi.org/10.1108/acmm.1999.12846aab.003
Publisher
:Emerald Group Publishing Limited
Copyright © 1999, MCB UP Limited
Magnetic stainless steel resists corrosion
Magnetic stainless steel resists corrosion
Keywords Alloys, Carpenter Technology, Corrosion
A soft magnetic stainless alloy that is said to provide much improved operation in corrosive environments has been developed by Carpenter Technology Corp., Reading, Pennsylvania. The Chrome Core 18-FM stainless alloy is a soft magnetic, ferritic material, which contains niobium to achieve corrosion resistance and machinability; and both molybdenum and niobium to improve resistance to crevice corrosion. With these additions, the company reports resistance to corrosion far superior to 18 percent Cr Type 430 stainless steel, with similar resistivity.
Applications include car (fuel injection, antilock braking), appliances (steam irons, soda and beer taps) and service aqueous environments, especially when chlorides are present.