ferritic steel
Ferritic steel is a category of steel that contains ferrite. Ferrite is a body-centered cubic phase of iron that exists at room temperature and is stable. It is obtained typically by alloying with chromium. Ferritic steels have low carbon content, characteristic behavior of being magnetic, strength and moderate ductility combined with generally good resistance to corrosion
Key features:
- Ferrite-Based Microstructure: Ferritic steel has been primarily changed to ferrite, producing a fully magnetic, dimensionally stable structure that will not undergo excessive grain growth at elevated temperatures.
- Corrosion Resistant and durable: Ferritic steels, due to the presence of chromium, provide moderate resistance to corrosion in more mildly corrosive environments.
- Cost-effective and workable: Ferritic steels are cost-effective compared to austenitic steels and have good ductility, which make these steels workable for welding, bending, and forming.
Ferritic steel is used in a broad variety of applications, including automotive parts, industrial equipment, and household appliances. This type of steel must have a balance of performance, corrosion resistance, and cost. Ferritic steel can offer value to the manufacturer and is ideally suited for applications that do not require high-temperature strength.