Sheet · 0.7–1.2 mm
Metallic — indicative fig. M·90
Fire A1 Non-combustibleEmbodied carbon 6.15kgCO₂e/kg HighCompressive 210MPa StructuralDesign life 25yr
Premium architectural stainless steel with ultra-thin ceramic PVD coating offering superior durability, colour stability, and corrosion resistance for building facades and interior applications
01 Physical
Density 7900kg/m³
Specific gravity 7.9
Porosity 0%
Water absorption 0%
Hardness 2500
UV resistance excellent
Chemical resistance excellent
pH tolerance 2-12
Surface roughness 0.5µm
02 Mechanical
Tensile strength 515MPa
Compressive strength 210MPa
Flexural strength 290MPa
Shear strength 345MPa
Poisson's ratio 0.29
Impact resistance high
Creep resistance excellent
03 Thermal
Thermal conductivity 16.2W/m·K
Specific heat 500J/kg·K
Thermal expansion 17.3×10⁻⁶/°C
04 Compliance & Fire First question
Combustibility class non-combustible
Fire resistance level non-combustible
Flame spread index 0
Smoke dev. index 0
Heat release rate 0
05 Sustainability & Health
Embodied carbon 6.15
Carbon footprint 7.2
Embodied energy 85MJ/kg
Water footprint 125L/kg
Recyclability 100%
Recycled content 60%
Renewable content 0%
Circular score 85
VOC emissions 0
Toxicity rating non-toxic
LEED contribution 7
06 Durability · Cost · Logistics
Expected lifespan 25-50 years
Maintenance interval 6-12 months
Warranty period 10-15 years
Material cost (range) $180-350/m²
Material cost (per unit) $250/m²
Lead time 4-8 weeks
Lifecycle cost $350-450/m²
Annual maintenance $2-5/m²
Market availability readily available
07 Assessment
Advantages
- Exceptional durability - 10-25 year lifespan
- Superior scratch and abrasion resistance
- Colour stability - no fading under UV exposure
- Zero VOC emissions during application
- Non-combustible - suitable for all BAL ratings
- 100% recyclable at end of life
- Low maintenance requirements
- Fingerprint and stain resistant options
- Wide colour and finish variety
- Chemical and corrosion resistant
- Hygienic - suitable for food/medical applications
- Lower lifecycle cost than painted alternatives
Constraints
- Higher initial cost than painted steel
- Specialised installation skills required
- Limited field repair options if damaged
- Colour matching between batches challenging
- Processing equipment limited in Australia
- Maximum sheet size limitations
- Cannot be welded after coating
- Edge protection required after cutting
- Thermal expansion considerations for large panels
- Some colours less stable (green)
- Thickness adds to fabrication complexity
08 Applications
A1 Architectural cladding and facades
A2 Interior wall panels and feature walls
A3 Lift and escalator cladding
A4 Commercial kitchen surfaces
A5 Handrails and balustrades
A6 Shopfront and retail fixtures
A7 Signage and wayfinding systems
A8 Marine and coastal applications
A9 Hospital and cleanroom surfaces
A10 Transport interiors (rail, marine)
A11 High-end residential fixtures
A12 Heritage building restoration
09 Sources & Standards
Sources pending — citations for this material are not yet recorded. Verify all figures against manufacturer data and current standards before specifying.