Abstract
A review is presented of the stabilisation of type 430 ferritic stainless steels, and the benefits and shortcomings of stabilizing elemental additions on the corrosion and mechanical properties discussed. Recent trends have been towards the use of dual stabilisation, or a combination of stabilising elements, and these combinations are also taken into account when comparing the beneficial and detrimental effects of each stabilising element. The cost and availability of each element are also considered.
MST/3108