Why can't we use stainless steel for ships?

Stainless steels have poor corrosion resistance in low-oxygen and poor

circulation environments.

In seawater, chlorides from the salt can attack the passive film more quickly than it can be repaired in a low oxygen environment.

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Updated on: 10-Oct-2022

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