Stainless Steels Significant Product achievements include: · Type 416, Type 416 Plus X, Type 303 Plus X, Type 304 Plus, Type 316 Plus, Type 303 Super-X, Type 304 Super-X, Type 316 Super-X These were all breakthrough improvements in the machinability of stainless steels · Type 422, Rezistal 422 Patented in 1964 this alloy is still being used in steam and gas turbine applications · Sea-Cure A superferritic stainless steel used for brackish-water cooled power plant condensers · SS100 A high nitrogen, high strength, highly corrosion resistant stainless steel made by powder metallurgy · E4 A major advance in cargo box corner posts · Type 303CC, Type 303ELC Mod Improved resistance to corrosion in soft drink beverage syrup · Crucible 26-1S One of the first superferritic stainless steels to be made in the AOD (Argon Oxygen Decarburization Process) · 17Cr-4Ni Super-X, CSM 21 A very significant product for stainless steel plastic die molds · Hy-Resist A superferritic stainless steel resistant to hydrogen embrittlement Significant Process achievements include: · Process for making dull finished stainless · This nonreflective stainless steel finish met the safety requirements for nonglare trim in the auto industry · Method for enhancing corrosion resistance by electrolytic passivation of bright annealed stainless steels · Allowed the use of bright annealed stainless steels for automotive trim
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