[fe‚rid·ik ¦stān·ləs ′stēl] (metallurgy) Any magnetic iron alloy containing more than 12% chromium having a body-centered cubic structure. Also known as stainless iron.
ferritic stainless steel
A stainless steel having a chromium content of 10.5 to 18% and a low carbon content; it is magnetic and cannot be hardened by heat treatment.