Ladies and Gentlemen: This software is provided at no charge by the Nickel Development Institute of Toronto, Canada. Provided is a wealth of information on stainless steel alloys as to properties, corrosion resistance, specification codes, etc. It is NOT a sales promotion item, but is of true use as an engineering tool to readily access date on stainless steels. The data has been compiled from numerous sources and it does represent current information on the properties and characteristics of the AISI 200, 300, and 400 series of stainless steel alloys. By use of this software, the information is all immediately available, thereby eliminating the need to search for it in various handbooks or technical publications. The creation and free distribution of the Stainless Steel Data software is part of the continuing educational program sponsored by the Nickel Development Institute to broaden the use and understanding of stainless steel alloys. You are welcome to copy and freely distribute this software so long as all files are kept intact and providing that the information is used for good purpose in engineering and associated educational applications. Recognizing the growing role of computer use by engineers, it is the objective of the Nickel Development Institute to get this software into the hands of engineering students as well as practicing engineers in industry as a whole. This information should prove to be a valuable and much used reference with regard to materials selection and application suitability. The Nickel Development Institute welcomes any constructive comments or suggestions which you may care to offer after reviewing this software. Very truly yours, J.P. Schade President The Nickel Development Institute Suite 402 15 Toronto Street Toronto, Ontario Canada, M5C 2E3 416-362-8850 Telex 06 218565 NIDI TOR Fax 416-362-6346