An alloy of iron and chromium is stainless steel. Stainless Steel is the ultimate "green material" because it is completely and essentially recyclable. The properties of stainless steel make it a great material for sustainable construction, as well as being durable and environmentally inert. It is known as stainless steel if it contains at least 10.5% chromium, less than 1.2 percent titanium, and other alloying elements.