Understanding Grade 430 Stainless Steel Stainless steels are a broad family of corrosion-resistant alloys, each designed with a specific balance of properties to suit particular applications. Among them, grade 430 stainless steel stands out as one of the most widely...
Understanding 409 Stainless Steel When it comes to stainless steels, not every grade is designed for the same purpose. Some are built for maximum corrosion resistance, others for superior strength, and some for high formability. Grade 409 stainless steel falls into a...
Does Passivation Remove Material? One of the most common questions we hear at New England Electropolishing is: Does passivation remove material from stainless steel parts? The short answer is no—at least not in any measurable way. What Passivation Really...
Corrosion-Resistant Stainless Steel Treatments Stainless steel is known for its natural corrosion resistance—but in many demanding environments, that’s not always enough. Whether you’re manufacturing components for medical, marine, aerospace, or food processing...
Protecting Chemical Processing Equipment with Citric Acid Passivation Why Surface Treatment Is Essential for Corrosion Resistance in Harsh Environments In the chemical processing industry, stainless steel is the material of choice for tanks, fittings, valves, sensors,...
