The influence of particulate matter on the corrosion behaviour of type 316 stainless steel

Introduction Stainless steels provide a durable and attractive appearance for a wide variety of architectural metalwork, including metal roofing, cladding, curtain walling, doors and entrances, door furniture, shopfronts, staircases, nameplates and signs, windows and window fittings, sculpture, sanitation and water services. They have good mechanical properties which are improved by cold working, and can be formed and joined using conventional techniques. Type 316 (18/10/3) austenitic stainless steel is recommended for external exposure and Type 304 (18/10) austenitic stainless steel or Type 430, (17% chromium) terrific stainless steel, for internal use.