201 Stainless steel plate
201 Stainless steel plate
201 is an economical type of stainless steel. It excels in terms of cost-effectiveness and decorative properties, but is weak in rust resistance. It is suitable for indoor dry environments and is the preferred choice for cost reduction when replacing 304.
Thicker flat product, typically hot rolled for heavier-gauge fabrication. Confirm No.1 finish, cutting, and tolerance requirements.
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. Common Applications
Decoration: elevator plates, door frames, handrails, skirting boards, curtain walls.
Appliances: washing machine shells, microwave oven panels, refrigerator back plates.
Daily items: shelves, tableware, non-water-contact parts of kitchen and bathroom, advertising signs.
II. Composition and Characteristics
Composition: Cr ≈ 16–18%, Mn ≈ 5.5–7.5%, Ni ≈ 1–1.5%, manganese and nitrogen replace nickel, with a cost 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: poor corrosion resistance, only suitable for dry, indoor, and weakly corrosive environments; prone to rust in humid, coastal or acid-base environments.
III. Specification Reference
Thickness: 6–50mm
Panel size: 1000×2000mm, 1219×2438mm, 1500×6000, 1800×6000, etc. Can be cut to standard lengths for flatting.