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Depending on the particular grade and composition of each material, steel, and stainless steel can have strength properties comparable. Steel and stainless steel are both types of alloys made up of iron and carbon as the primary components, with the addition of other elements to impart particular qualities.

Earth rods made of stainless steel are used in their construction, as required by the BS EN 10088 standard; in addition, it has good corrosion resistance and can withstand extreme environmental conditions. In earthing operations, where galvanic corrosion among dissimilar metals buried near one another and severely corrosive soil conditions are an issue, Stainless Steel Rods are an ideal choice for use since they are resistant to both types of corrosion.