Martensitic steel.

Martensitic steel

Martensitic stainless steel has a medium-high carbon content (0.1% to 1.2%), and a high chromium content (12% and 18%). The main benefit of this type of steel is its high capacity for hardening, in particular its hard structure (its grade depends on the amount of carbon), which is brittle and magnetic. However, the level of resistance and hardness desired can be manipulated by means of its composition. Another peculiarity of martensitic steel is its relatively low resistance to corrosion by comparison to other stainless steels.

Martensitic steel hardens under heat treatment, through cooling by immersion and tempering. This process results in improved resistance and ductility. This type of steel can be used hardened and tempered if only a resistance level that is limited to corrosion or to other incrustations at somewhat high temperatures is required. However, a higher degree of resistance to corrosion is achieved at low temperature.

Sectors and Parts in which martensitic steel is relevant:

Martensitic steel is one of the main materials used in the energy and food industries. It is applied in the manufacture of components for a wide range of valves and turbines such as :

Industries and Parts where Martensitic Steel is of note:

At Castinox, martensitic steel is one of the main materials used in the power and food industries. It is used to manufacture several components for all kinds of valves and turbines, such as:

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