Martensitic stainless steels are:
- Resistant to atmospheric corrosion
- Resistant to mild organic media in mild service
- Hardenable through heat treatment
In addition, these steels:
- Have good impact resistance
- Offer improved elevated temperature strength properties
- Have improved seawater corrosion resistance with additions of molybdenum
Martensitic stainless steels are commonly used for:
- Pumps, compressors
- Valves
- Hydraulic turbines
- Propellers
- Machinery components
