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Steel & Ferrous Metallurgy

Stainless Steel Families: Austenitic, Ferritic, Martensitic, Duplex, and PH Grades

Comprehensive guide to all five stainless steel families. Covers composition, microstructure, corrosion resistance, mechanical properties, weldability, and typical applications of each type.

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Corrosion Science

Pitting Corrosion in Stainless Steels: Mechanisms, Testing, and Alloy Design

In-depth guide to pitting corrosion in stainless steels. Covers pit initiation at MnS inclusions, critical pitting temperature, PREN calculation, and alloy selection for chloride environments.