Stainless Steel Powder Characteristics and Uses

Stainless Steel Powder has many characteristics and uses, and all of them can be explored by diving into stainless steel itself . It encompasses a whole assortment of iron based alloys. One of the key characteristics of stainless steel includes its inclusion of chromium content anywhere between 10 and 30 %, which allows it to have better resistance to corrosion as compared to other types of steels. Composed of iron, carbon and other alloying elements, stainless steel is a great option for many applications.

• There are many properties that stainless steel carries including high strength, durability, high and low temperature resistance, and more such as;
  • Corrosion resistant
  • High tensile strength
  • Very durable
  • Easy formability and fabrication
  • Low maintenance (Long lasting)
  • Attractive appearance
  • Environmentally friendly (Recyclable)

The same properties are persistent in all of the Stainless Steel Powders that we carry at 3D Powder Hub. The most common grades are type 304 and 316 that consist of chromium nickel alloys. Both of these grades can be ordered in bulk quantity and/or your preferred quantity from our store.

Due to its great properties and characteristics, stainless steel has many applications, some of which include, metal injection molded parts, additive manufacturing, electronics, pharmaceuticals, jewelry and many more.

You can read more in depth about 316L Stainless Steel Powders for Additive Manufacturing in an article written by Robert Groarke who explored the relationships of Powder Rheology, Size, and Size Distribution to Part Properties along with other great minds in a study he performed in 2020.

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References

“Stainless Steel Characteristics: Grades, Properties & Applications.” Eagle Stainless, 16 Feb. 2021, eagletube.com/about-us/news/stainless-steel-characteristics/

User, Super. “Stainless Steel Powders.” Reade, www.reade.com/products/stainless-steel-powders