Stainless Steel Scrap

Stainless steel scrap, which is sometimes referred to as inox steel, is a steel alloy that consists mainly of iron, nickel and chrome. Stainless steel scrap comes mainly from the food industry and the petrochemical industry, as well as from metalworking companies. Depending on the alloy, stainless steel is classified as type 304 stainless steel, type 316 stainless steel, duplex stainless steel or high-nickel alloy. Stainless steel scrap can come in large pieces or in the form of swarf.