All you need to know about stainless steel tubes
Stainless steel is an iron alloy with at least 10.5 percent chromium content. Chromium impedes corrosion by forming a thin oxide film on the steel surface. Increasing the chromium content gives improved corrosion resistance. 304 Stainless Steel Tube also contains differing amounts of manganese, carbon, and silicon. Other elements, such as nickel and molybdenum, are also widely added to improve corrosion's formability and resistance. Tubing is mostly meant to be circular, but stainless steel tubing can be created in many types and thicknesses. From oval, triangular, and rectangular to even flat shapes. For the advantage of suppliers and consumers, the American Society for Testing and Materials has set guidelines for stainless steel tubing.