abstract |
A ferritic, stainless steel alloy containing in weight percent about 0.05 % max. C, 2.0 % max. Mn, 0.70-1.5 % Si, 0.1-0.5 % S, 15-20 % Cr, 0.80-3.00 % M o, 0.10-1.0 % Nb, 0.06 % max. N, and the balance iron and impurities, provides a unique combination of magnetic properties, corrosion resistance, and machinability. |