Passive Layer - Stainless Steel Passivation

What is a Passive Layer?

Stainless Steels Chromium - Nickel is an alloy metal obtained by a mixture of many materials, mainly nickel. The biggest feature of stainless steel is the Chromoxide layer formed on its surface. The dense oxide layer formed by chromium Nickel combining with oxygen is called the Passive Layer.

The metallic surface of stainless steel is self-pacified if the appropriate environment is provided, i.e. with sufficient oxygen and rich chromium oxidation. This layer constantly renews itself as long as it does not face demanding conditions according to its characteristics.

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