The properties of steel can be improved in terms of fatigue, weldability, hardness, wear and corrosion resistance, ductility, and tensile strength by either alloy addition or heat treatment processes.

Due to its exceptional corrosion resistance and high strength, DSS is the best metal to use in harsh settings such as reactors, petroleum tankers, deep-sea pipelines to transport petroleum material, ...

Manufacturers polish, grind, and roll stainless steel to create countless everyday products. Such manipulations can produce, for example, an especially hard material for sharp edges on surgical tools ...