BSSA Understanding Stainless Steel – Centenary Edition
To coincide with the centenary of the discovery of stainless steel made by Harry Brearley in Sheffield during 1913 we have been revising the very popular publication ‘Understanding Stainless Steel’.
The new centenary edition is now available!
This includes additional features such as:
– Recent developments in grades
– Information on the latest Surface Finishing Techniques
– Updated images throughout
Our technical advisor Alan Harrison has been working on the book to help everyone along the supply chain gain a basic understanding of Stainless Steel.
The idea for this book grew out of a series of “Starter Workshops” run by the British Stainless Steel Association (BSSA). These 1-day seminars are designed for those who have little or no knowledge of stainless steel or who need a refresher in the basics. “Understanding Stainless Steel” complements the “Starter Workshops” and will help those involved in specifying, designing, buying, selling or fabricating this versatile product.
Click here to download a sample from the book to give you a flavour of its contents.
Chapter Headings of the book;
The World of Stainless Steel – a brief overview of applications
History of Stainless Steels
A Little Metallurgy – basic concepts, atoms, compounds etc
Why is stainless steel “stainless”? – explanation of the passive layer
The Structure of Stainless Steels – ferritic, austenitic, martensitic, duplex, precipitation hardening
Types of Stainless Steel – pros and cons of ferritic, austenitic, martensitic, duplex, PH grades
Grade of Stainless Steel – common grades of each basic type with AISI EN equivalents
Magnetic Properties – stainless steels are non-magnetic. Yes and No.
The Testing of Stainless Steels – how to read a test certificate
Corrosion of Stainless Steels
High Temperature Properties
Physical Properties
Ingredients of Stainless Steel – the effects of the elements in stainless steel and grades which show this effect
The Manufacture of Stainless Steel – overview of process routes
Surface Finishes – range of available finishes and influence on corrosion resistance
Fabrication of Stainless Steels
Material Selection
Recycling of Stainless Steel
The Basics of Stainless Steel – summary of most important issues
Common Standards for Stainless Steel – summary of applicable EN standards for stainless steels
Stainless Steel Quiz – test your new knowledge
Glossary of Terms
PRICE
Standard Price – £36.00 including UK postage and packaging
BSSA Member Price – £29.00 including UK postage and packaging
Overseas Orders:
EU – £48.00 including P&P – Card payments only
Rest of the World – £50.00 including P&P – Card payments only
A 10 per cent discount is available for orders of 5 or more BSSA publications.
Receive a £5 discount when you book a place on one of our BSSA Starter Workshops.
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Chemical and mechanical properties of British Standard Aerospace S100 bar grades
Specified chemical compositions, tensile strength and hardness ranges for aerospace standard grades such as S61, S62, S80 (431 type), S111, S124, S125, S126, S127, S128, S129 (321 type), S130 (347 type), S137, S141, S143, S144, S145 (520B DEF STAN 95-15/14 STA 59 type) , S151, S159, S160 (304LN type), S161 (316LN type) S205 and S206 are listed.
