201 Stainless steel sheet
201 Stainless steel sheet
201 stainless steel is an economical type of stainless steel, excelling in terms of cost-effectiveness and decorative properties, but lacking in rust resistance. It is suitable for indoor dry environments and is the preferred choice for reducing costs compared to 304 stainless steel.
Product Details
201 Stainless steel belongs to the 200 series chromium-manganese austenitic stainless steel, with the national standard designation of 12Cr17Mn6Ni5N, commonly known as "low-nickel stainless steel".
I. Composition and Characteristics
Composition: Cr ≈ 16–18%, Mn ≈ 5.5–7.5%, Ni ≈ 1–1.5%, manganese and nitrogen replace nickel, and the cost is much lower than 304.
Advantages: Low price (about 30% cheaper than 304), high strength and hardness, easy to process (can be bent, stamped, and polished), bright surface.
Disadvantages: General corrosion resistance, only suitable for dry, indoor, and weakly corrosive environments; prone to rust in humid, coastal or acid-base environments.
II. Common Applications
Decoration: Elevator plates, door frames, handrails, skirting boards, curtain walls.
Appliances: Washing machine shells, microwave oven panels, refrigerator back plates.
Daily necessities: Shelves, tableware, non-water-contact parts of kitchen and bathroom, advertising signs.
III. Specification Reference
Thickness: 0.3–12mm
Panel size: 1000×2000mm, 1219×2438mm, etc., can be cut to standard lengths.