201 stainless steel
201 stainless steel is a low-nickel, high work-hardening austenitic chromium-nickel-manganese stainless steel widely used in architectural decoration, kitchenware, furniture, automotive parts and electronic products.
Chemical composition
The chemical composition of 201 stainless steel has a low nickel content and a high proportion of manganese. The typical composition is as follows:
201 stainless steel chemical composition | ||||||
Cr | Ni | Mn | C | Si | P | S |
16.0 – 18.0 | 3.5 – 5.5 | 5.5 – 7.5 | ≤ 0.15 | ≤ 1.00 | ≤ 0.060 | ≤ 0.030 |
Performance and application
Tensile Strength (MPa) | Yield Strength (MPa) | Elongation (%) | Hardness (HRB) |
≥ 520 | ≥ 275 | ≥ 40 | ≤ 100 |
Application areas of 201 stainless steel:
1. Architectural decoration: used for handrails, stairs, window frames, etc.
2. Kitchen equipment: used for tableware, kitchen utensils, etc.
3. Auto parts: used for exhaust pipes, decorative parts, etc.
4. Industrial manufacturing: suitable for equipment with low corrosion resistance requirements such as storage tanks and pipelines.
Due to its cost advantage, 201 stainless steel has a broad market prospect in applications with low corrosion resistance requirements. By reasonably selecting the use scenario, its performance and cost advantages can be fully utilized.
