As we all know, stainless steel balls are made from a variety of metallic elements. What roles do these metallic elements play in stainless steel balls?

Carbon:

Carbon needs to be present in the manufacture of steel balls, as it can form carburite and pearlite. The more carbon there is in stainless steel balls, the harder they are. Additionally, this factor affects the wear resistance of the balls.

Niobium:

The addition of niobium is an effective method to improve the heat resistance of alloys in black stainless steel. The inclusion of niobium helps reduce the corrosion of stainless steel balls, especially in high-temperature applications. Therefore, it acts as a stabilizer.

Titanium:

The addition of titanium improves the resistance to pitting corrosion. Titanium is considered a stabilizer in stainless steel ball alloys.

Manganese:

Manganese is often used as a substitute for nickel. Manganese reacts with oxygen, thus acting as an antioxidant. It impacts the performance of steel, especially its hardenability.

Chromium:

Chromium is particularly used to increase the hardness and wear resistance of stainless steel balls. Chromium is also known for its corrosion resistance. Steel with chromium content greater than 12% is considered stainless steel.

Silicon:

Silicon acts as an antioxidant in steel. Additionally, it combines with other alloys to make steel more abrasion-resistant. A small amount of silicon is added to steel to increase its corrosion resistance. Silicon is typically added to stainless steel to enhance its oxidation resistance.

Nickel:

Nickel has excellent ductility and tensile strength that can be maintained even at very cold temperatures. Nickel favors the formation of a uniform austenitic structure in stainless steel balls.

Molybdenum:

Molybdenum is used in stainless steel up to a density of 8%, but the common range is 2% to 4%. Even in low proportions, molybdenum plays a powerful role in improving the strength of the alloy.

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