METALS and alloys which are resistant to corrosion usually depend for their resistance on the formation and maintenance of thin films (commonly between 5 and 200 Å thick) of passivating oxide.

Without nickel, stainless steel would be less resistant to heat ... Adding alloys to steel yield higher strength, more wear-resistant metals. James Eads used alloy steel in the construction ...

Stainless steel might fly below the radar somewhat in modern luxury design, but from home design and architecture to high-end ...