Let us observe the differences between mild steel & stainless steel in a table format.
Sl. no. |
Description |
Mild steel |
Stainless steel |
1. |
Main factor that differentiates them. |
Carbon as main alloying element. |
Chromium as main alloying element. |
2. |
Fabrication. |
Easy to cut, bend, & fabricate. |
Comparatively not easy to cut, bend, & fabricate. |
3. |
Corrosion resistance. |
No. |
Yes. |
4. |
Rusting prevention. |
Iron present in the steel reacts with oxygen forming iron oxide i.e. rust. |
Chromium present in the steel reacts with oxygen forming chromium oxide which forms a layer to prevent rusting of iron. |
5. |
Appearance. |
Not attractive. |
Attractive & aesthetic in appearance. |
6. |
Cost. |
Comparatively cheaper. |
Comparatively Expensive. |
7. |
Surface look. |
Dull. |
Shiny. |
8. |
Welding work. |
Easy to weld. |
Comparatively not easy to weld. |
9. |
Hardness. |
Comparatively less hard |
Comparatively more hard. |
10. |
Toughness. |
Less tough. |
More tough. |
11. |
Ductility. |
More ductile. |
Less ductile. |
12. |
Application. |
Reinforcement bars, sheets, angels, bolts, beam sections, channels, etc. |
Utensils, surgical equipments, railing pipes, bathroom fixtures, etc. |
13. |
Working & finishing cost. |
Less expensive. |
Comparatively more expensive. |
14. |
Malleability. |
Comparatively more malleable. |
Less malleable. |
15. |
Brittleness. |
Less brittle. |
Comparatively more brittle. |
16. |
Lifespan. |
Comparatively less due to corrosion. |
More lifespan due to corrosion resistance. |
17. |
Maintenance. |
More maintenance cost in preventing the material from rusting. |
Less maintenance cost. |
18. |
Magnetic. |
Yes. |
Ferritic stainless steels are generally magnetic but austenitic steels are not. |
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