AISI 304 Stainless Steel Applications And Properties
Stainless Steel contains chromium as one of its major alloying elements or methodology. When Stainless Steel 304 Bars & Rods are exposed to the atmosphere for sustained periods, the chromium present in Stainless Steel reacts with the oxygen in it. This leads to the formation of a film or layer on the surface of the metal. This layer of chromium oxide is known as a “passivation layer”. The passivation layer is the main reason for the rust-free nature of stainless steel.
