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Pierre-Jean CUNAT: Technical Manager EURO-INOX
INTRODUCTION
Depending on their chromium content (the minimum threshold is 10.5%) and the metallurgical treatments they have undergone, stainless steels have a wide range of chemical, physical and mechanical properties.
The passivity of these steels is of great importance, as it forms the basis of their corrosion resistance mechanism.
The complete study of the subject includes the articles :
M 4 540-Stainless steels. Selection criteria and structure ;
M 4 541-Stainless steels. Properties. Corrosion resistance (this article) ;
M 4 542-Stainless steels. Application ;
M 4 543-Stainless steels. Manufacture ;
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Standardization
French Standards Association (AFNOR)
- Définition et classification des aciers (A 02-025) - NF EN 10020 - 09-00
- Aciers inoxydables. Partie 1 : liste des aciers inoxydables (A 35-572-1) - NF EN 10088-1 - 09-05
- Aciers inoxydables. Partie 2 : conditions techniques de livraison des tôles et bandes en acier de résistance à la corrosion pour usage général. (2e tirage, avril 1997) (A 35-573-2) - NF EN 10088-2...
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