STAINLESS
Stainless steel has been alloyed to greatly increase the corrosion resistance over that of carbon/alloy steel. Common alloying ingredients include chromium (usually at least 11%), nickel, or molybdenum. Alloy content often is on the order of 15-30% so the price of stainless steel is notably higher than carbon/alloy steels. Stainless steel is also not generally used where very high strength or hardness is needed. Example applications include food handling/processing, medical instruments, hardware, appliances, and structural/architectural uses.