Stainless steel is a steel alloy with a chromium content of 10.5% with or without alloying elements and composes a maximum of 1.2% carbon by mass. Also termed as inox steel, stainless steel is so-called as it does not stain, rust, or corrode - hence 'Stainless Steel.' Stainless steelis majorly known for its corrosion resistance that can be altered with increasing chromium content. https://shalco.in/blog/what-is-stainless-steel-alloy/