All standard grades of stainless steel contain iron, carbon and a minimum of 11.5% chromium, the element responsible for the inherent corrosion resistance of the alloy.All stainless steels resist corrosion, although the degree of resistance to attack by many coon chemicals, food products and other materials is variable.
Ferritic grado Steels ng ferritic pangkat, dahil sa kanilang mababang carbon (0.08 sa.20%) At mataas na kromo nilalaman, hindi tumigas sa anumang kapuna-puna na lawak kapag quenched mula sa mataas na temperatura.