摘要 |
This invention relates to an alloy suitable for use in industrial and other heating applications, having a ferritic stainless steel alloy comprising, in weight %, less than 0.02% carbon; <=0.5% silicon; <=0.2% manganese; 10.0-40.0% chromium; <=0.6% nickel; <=0.01% copper; 2.0-10.0% aluminum; one or more of Sc, Y, La, Ce, Ti, Zr, Hf, V, Nb and Ta in an amount of 0.1-1.0; remainder iron and unavoidable impurities. A heating element of this alloy is provided. A diffusion furnace having such a heating element is also provided. |