Common Uses and Properties of Stainless Steel Stainless steels are easy to sterilize. They are 100 percent recyclable metals that are used for various purposes. This versatile metal has varied applications in kitchens, offices, buildings, etc. For its strength and heat-resisting property, Stainless Steel Wires are made to use in steel ropes, conveyor belts for welding and cryogenic purposes. Stainless steel is non-corrosive, rust-resistant steel, which is like steel and alloy. An alloy is a combination of different materials, and the most common alloying material in non-corrosive stainless steel is chrome. The combination of steel with a chromium content of more than 10.5% and some other elements in smaller quantities for special requirements is considered to be stainless.