According to available literature, atmospheric exposure of 18 Ni maraging steel leads to corrosion in a uniform manner and it becomes completely rust covered. Pit depths tend to be shallower than high strength steels.

Is maraging steel corrosion resistant?

In addition to strength, two other critical properties of maraging stainless steels are fracture toughness and corrosion resistance. The corrosion current density obtained from PDP scans was used as an indicator of corrosion resistance.

What does maraging steel mean?

Maraging steels (a portmanteau of "martensitic" and "aging") are steels (iron alloys) that are known for possessing superior strength and toughness without losing ductility. Aging refers to the extended heat-treatment process.