What makes stainless steel so useful in piping applications

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What makes stainless steel so useful in piping
applications?
Pipelines transmit drinking water around the
world over millions of miles. To provide drinking
quality water and long service life, these
pipelines must offer corrosion resistance to the
water itself, soil composition, and chemical
treatment. Most applications have shown that Type
316 stainless steel (2-2.3 Mo) provides the
necessary corrosion resistance while remaining
competitive in price with other piping materials.

• Stainless steel pipes
• Superior corrosion protection - Stainless steel
  plumbing resists corrosion better than both
  carbon steel and cast iron or ductile iron when
  exposed to water and biocides. As a result,
  pipelines last longer.
• Hygienic qualities - Stainless steels are inert
  in water because of their extremely high passive
  film stability. Alloying elements (Chromium and
  Nickel) do not leach beyond safe levels.
  Consequently, drinking water is of higher
  quality.
• The friction coefficient Compared to steel with
  a cement lining or to corroded steel, the
  friction coefficient in the lined steel is lower
  resulting in a reduction of water pressure loss.
  As a result of this, it is easy to reduce the
  pipe's internal diameter and reduce capital
  costs. Also, this helps prevent deposits from
  adhering as well as bacteria from colonizing.
  Additionally, they can handle high flow rates.
• Strong and ductile - Duplex stainless steel water
  pipes exhibit a higher degree of mechanical
  ductility than carbon steel and cast iron.
  Regardless of the corrosion allowance, the wall
  thickness of the pipe can be reduced (resulting
  in cost savings) without compromising the pipe's
  quality. Having a more ductile design may also
  boost security, such as during an earthquake.
• Corrosion and erosion Duplex stainless steels
  have a much better corrosion-resistant property
  than carbon steel, especially if sand is
  present.
• Easy to fabricate - They are readily formable,
  machinable, and welded, and their ductility gives
  them the ability to be easily modified and
  installed. There are also multiple forms of these
  products available.
• Maintenance-friendly - By reducing leaks to less
  than 5 as a result of corrosion resistance and
  ease of welding your maintenance is drastically
  reduced, which further reduces your expenses.
  Because of the

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• increasing costs of water and water treatment,
  stainless steel plumbing fittings are becoming
  increasingly relevant.
• High durability - Stainless Steel is suitable for
  use both in pure and polluted waters as well as
  in the atmosphere. Therefore, it is a
  cost-effective solution for use for a long time
  and does not contaminate the environment.
• Recycling - Stainless steel is a 100 recyclable
  material, so a portion of their initial cost may
  then be recovered.