Aluminum 101: Alloys, Tempers, Finishes - and Where It Excels
/ | Leave a CommentAluminum brings a rare combo: lightweight, corrosion resistance, formability, and great thermal/electrical conductivity—and it recycles extremely well. Sustainability snapshot ~75% of all aluminum ever produced is still in use. Beverage cans can go from recycling bin to new can in < 60 days in the U.S. Aluminum Association+1 Alloy families (what the four digits mean) […]
Read moreStainless Steel 101: Families, Finishes, and Best-Fit Applications
/ | Leave a CommentStainless steel “does it all” — looks good, fights corrosion, and holds up in harsh service. The secret is chromium. What Makes Steel “Stainless” Stainless is an iron-based alloy with ≥10.5% chromium. Chromium forms a passive chromium-oxide film on the surface that self-heals in air or water, giving stainless its hallmark corrosion resistance.SSINA+1 The Big […]
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