Stainless steels are most notable for their corrosion resistance, which increases with increasing chromium content. Additions of molybdenum increases corrosion resistance in reducing acids and against pitting attack in chloride solutions.
S 9655 (OTTO) Stainless steel - AISI 304 rod, Fe/Cr18%/Ni 10%, 40 mm dia, length 1500 mm - used for high temperature application.