| abstract |
In a method of forming a corrosion resistant coating on steel strip, the strip is coated on at least one side with a uniform distribution of a chromium-containing metal powder and a considerably less amount of an alkali or alkaline earth metal halide. The powder, containing the halide, is compacted on the strip. The strip is coiled, preferably in a tight coil, and heated in a heating zone in a protective atmosphere for sufficient time and at a temperature to cause diffusion between the metal strip and metal powder, and to thus form a protective stainless steel coating on the strip. |