Martensitic Stainless Steel

What are Martensitic Stainless Steels?

Martensitic stainless steels were the first stainless steels commercially developed (as cutlery) and have relatively high carbon content (0.1 - 1.2%) compared to other stainless steels. They are plain chromium steels containing between 12 and 18% chromium.

Basic properties of Martensitic Stainless Steel

Moderate corrosion resistance
Can be hardened by heat treatment and therefore high strength and hardness levels can be achieved
Poor weldability
Magnetic

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Common uses of Martensitic Stainless Steel

Knife blades

Surgical instruments

Shafts

Spindles

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