The outstanding qualities of corrosion resistance, workability, strength, and attractiveness have made stainless steel one of the world’s most versatile materials. Stainless steels are typically low carbon iron alloys to which approximately 12% chromium has been added. It is chromium which enables the stainless steel to resist corrosion. Increasing the chromium content of the alloy renders it more resistant to corrosive media. By adding elements such as nickel, manganese, copper, molybdenum, silicon, titanium, columbium, aluminum, or sulfur to the composition, alloys can be produced to suit nearly any application.