Martensitic stainless steel, also known as ferromagnetic chromium-nickel-molybdenum steel 1.4313, boasts outstanding mechanical properties. Its toughness, in particular, makes it the material of choice in the high-pressure area, where examples of its use can be found in the construction of power stations and the production of turbine wheels. Other application areas are in the oil and petrochemical industries, or in shipbuilding.
Furthermore, as this stainless steel responds very well to polishing, it is much more resistant to corrosion – polished surfaces are far more resistant to corrosion than unpolished ones. Under certain conditions (prewarming, tempering, etc.), it can also be welded using conventional arc welding processes.
Advantages of martensitic steel:
- Very good mechanical properties
- Easy to polish
- High corrosion resistance
- RoHs-conform
