INTERIOR DESIGN

STAINLESS STEEL

INTRODUCTION
As per documentations regarding the history of stainless steel, Harry Brearley of England invented stainless steel. Steel containing chromium was known to melt at a higher temperature in comparison to other metals. As per the recorded history of stainless steel the first authentic stainless steel was melted 3rd August 1 13. !his is said to have contained".#$% car&on and 1#.'% chromium. Steels containing a minimum of 1".(% chromium is regarded as stainless steel.

 !his group of metal is distinguished from other metals as it creates a protective film of chromium o)ide that renews itself thus preventing any form of rusting.

*onstant study an upgrade of this metal lead to the metals increased use in households and in the industries. Because of its strength, high melting point, versatility, corrosion and erosion resistance, aesthetic appearance, it is put to multi+purposes uses at home, such as stainless steel sinks, cup&oards, utensils, cookware, etc.

PROPERTIES
,-*!./.!0 1 .t is ductile in nature i.e. it can &e drawn into fine wires. 2A//.AB./.!01 .t can &e &eaten into thin sheets or leaves. .t can &e easily hardened and tempered.

.t has a high melting point, versatility, corrosion and erosion resistance, aesthetic appearance, it is put to multi+purposes uses at home, such as stainless steel sinks, cup&oards, utensils, cookware, etc.

TYPES OF STAINLESS STEEL

!here are different types of stainless steels1

Austenitic : A typical composition of 1'% chromium

and 1"% nickel, commonly known as 1'31" stainless, is often used in flatware. Austenitic stainless steels have high ductility, low yield stress and relatively high ultimate tensile strength, when compare to a typical car&on steel. !his type of steel generally have &etter engineering properties than austenitic grades, &ut have reduced corrosion resistance, due to the lower *hromium and nickel content. !hey are also usually less e)pensive. 4erritic steel is less ductile than austenitic steel and is not hardena&le &y heat treatment.

Ferritic :

2artensitic 1

!his type of steel offer a good com&ination of corrosion resistance and superior mechanical properties, as produced &y heat treatment to develop ma)imum hardness, strength and resistance to a&rasion and erosion. -ses include cutlery, scissors, surgical instruments, wear plates, gar&age disposal shredder lugs, and industrial knives.

Duplex stainless ,uple) stainless steels are called 5duple)6 &ecause they have a two+phase microstructure consisting of grains of steels 1
ferritic and austenitic stainless steel

ADVANTAGES
Aesthetic Appe r nce : !he &right, easily maintained surface of
stainless provides a modern and attractive appearance C!rr!si!n Resist nce: L!"er alloyed grades resist corrosion in atmospheric and pure water environments, while high+alloyed grades can resist corrosion in most acids, alkaline solutions, and chlorine &earing environments, properties which are utili7ed in process plants.

E se !# F $ric ti!n: 2odern steel+making techni8ues mean that

stainless can &e cut, welded, formed, machined, and fa&ricated as readily as traditional steels. Fire n% &e t Resist nce: Special high chromium and nickel+alloyed grades resist

&'(iene: !he easy cleaning a&ility of stainless makes it the first choice for
strict hygiene conditions, such as hospitals, kitchens, a&attoirs and other food processing plants.

I)p ct Resist nce :!he austenitic micro+

structure of the 3"" series provides high toughness, from elevated tempetures to far &elow free7ing, making these steels particularly suited to cryogenic applications.

L!n(*ter) V lue: 9hen the total life cycle

costs are considered, stainless is often the least e)pensive material option

Stren(th t! +ei(ht A%, nt (e: !he work+hardening property of

austenitic grades, that results in a significant strengthening of the material from cold+working alone, and the high strength duple) grades, allow reduced material thickness over conventional grades, therefore cost savings.

DISADVANTAGE
High initial cost, especially when alternative metals are considered.

Difficulty in fabricating. When attempting to fabricate stainless steel without using the highest technology machines and proper techniques, it can be a difficult metal to handle. This can often result in costly waste and re-work.

Difficulty in welding due to its fast dissipation of heat which can also produce ruined pieces or high wastage costs. High cost of final polishing and finishing.

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CO-POSITE PANELS

Surface finishes 0.3mm stainless steel

3.4mm non-combustible mineral-filled core

Hairline Dull

Total thickness: 4mm

0.3mm stainless steel

RADIENT PANELS

USE IN FURNITURE

UTENSILS

LA-P S&ADES

USE IN SCULPTURES

SURFACE FINIS&ES
Cold rolled finishes

Brushed and polished finishes

Patterned finishes

Special decorative finishes

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