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Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel is a type of steel that is highly resistant to corrosion, staining, and rust. It is widely used in various industries and applications due to its exceptional strength, durability, and ability to maintain its appearance in harsh environments.
Stainless steel is an alloy that contains at least 10.5% chromium, which gives it its characteristic corrosion-resistant properties. In addition, it also contains varying amounts of other metals such as nickel, molybdenum, and titanium, which further enhance its strength and resistance to wear and tear.
This remarkable metal finds its use in different forms, from cutlery and kitchenware to construction and transportation sectors. The automotive, aerospace, and military industries commonly use this alloy for its strength, resistance to corrosion, and lightweight properties. Overall, stainless steel is a highly versatile and valuable metal that offers a range of benefits and applications across numerous industries.
Stainless steel applications
Stainless steel applications encompass a wide array of industries and products. Stainless steel is highly resistant to corrosion, making it a popular choice for a variety of applications where exposure to moisture or harsh chemicals is a concern. It is durable and easy to maintain, making it a cost-effective material choice for many applications. Some common uses for stainless steel include;
- Kitchen Appliances
- Medical and Dental equipment
- Aerospace Components
- Automotive Parts
- Construction Materials
- Industrial Machinery
With its unique combination of strength, durability, and aesthetic appeal, stainless steel is a versatile and reliable material that continues to be utilized in new and innovative ways across a range of industries and applications.
Stainless steel is a special steel featuring a splendid surface and good resistance to rust. As a high value-added product, stainless steel can be used for diverse areas without requiring any additional treatment.
Our manufacturers operate an integrated production system that ranges from steelmaking to hot rolling and cold rolling, producing over two million tons of stainless-steel products every year. Stainless steel products can be classified into austenitic stainless steel, ferritic stainless steel and martensitic stainless steel according to their alloy components and tissue structure. Their application includes vehicle exhaust pipes, kitchen appliances & utensils, electronics and construction equipment/materials. Other fast up-coming applications includes eco-friendly sectors, such as EV battery LNG and cases.
Austenitic Series (300 Series) stainless Steel
This stainless steel is the most widely used of all its kinds. It contains chrome and nickel and features good formability, weldability and anti-corrosion. The most common austenitic stainless steel is Type 304. There are also other notable austenitic stainless steels-Types 316L, 321 and 304J1 to name a few-produced by adding different alloy elements such as Mo, Ti and Cu. Main applications of austenitic stainless steel include kitchen utensils, construction and chemical instruments.
Industries Related;
- EV Battery Pack
- Exhaust Systems
- Architecture Interior and Exterior
- Ship Building
- Plant & Storage
- Kitchen Appliances & Utensils
301/301L
The main chemical composition of Type 301 is 17Cr – 7Ni and Type 301L is 17Cr – 7Ni – LC. This stainless steel contains less Cr and Ni than Type 304 and can have higher strength through hot rolling.
Applications: Its common applications include springs and rolling stock.
304
The main chemical composition of Type 304 is 18Cr – 8Ni. The most extensively used stainless steel featuring good resistance to corrosion and heat among other mechanical properties.
Applications: Major applications include home appliances, construction and kitchen appliances.
304L
The main chemical composition is 18Cr – 9Ni – LC. This stainless steel contains less carbon than 304 and has good resistance to intergranular corrosion.
Applications: Its common applications include industrial machines, chemical facilities and LNG tanks.
304J1
The main chemical composition is 17Cr – 8Ni – 2Cu. This stainless steel has good formability as it contains Cu.
Applications: Its common applications include kitchen sinks, vacuum flasks and deep drawing.
316
The main chemical composition is 18Cr – 12Ni – 2Mo.This stainless steel contains Mo and increased Ni to have good resistance to corrosion. It can also withstand high temperatures.
Applications: Its common applications include water pipes, chemical plants and coastal facilities.
316L
The main chemical composition is 18Cr – 12Ni – 2Mo – LC. This stainless steel contains less carbon than 316 and, therefore, has good resistance to intergranular corrosion.
Applications: It is extensively used for applications exposed to sources of corrosion, such as salt and toxic gas.
316LN
The main chemical composition is 18Cr – 11Ni – 2Mo – 0.13N (thick plates). This stainless steel is made by adding nitrogen to 316L steel.
Applications: Its common applications include chemical plants and storage tanks.
321
The main chemical composition is 18Cr – 9Ni – 0.3Ti. This stainless steel is made by adding Ti to 304 steel for better resistance to intergranular corrosion.
Applications: Its common applications include heat exchangers and boiler covers.
XM15J1
The main chemical composition is 19Cr – 13Ni – 3.5Si (cold rolled). This stainless steel contains Si for better resistance to high-temperature salt corrosion and oxidation.
Applications: Its common applications include car exhaust systems, heaters and incinerator components.
310S
The main chemical composition is 22Cr – 20Ni.This stainless steel contains increased Cr and Ni for good resistance to high-temperature oxidation and higher strength at high temperatures.
Applications: It is extensively used in applications requiring good resistance to heat including exhaust systems and heat exchangers.
Ferritic Series (400 Series) Stainless Steel
For ferritic steel, chrome is one of its alloy components. This gives the steel low thermal expansion and a good resistance to corrosion. The most common austenitic stainless steel is Type 430. There are also other notable austenitic stainless steels-Types 409L, 430J1L and 444 to name a few-produced by adding different alloy elements such as Ti, Nb and Mo. Its main applications include exhaust systems and home appliances.
Industries Related:
- Hydrogen Fuel Cell
- Exhaust Systems
- Architecture Interior and Exterior
- Kitchen Appliances & Utensils
430
The main chemical composition is 16Cr – 0.05C. The most commonly used ferritic stainless steel featuring good formability and resistance to oxidation.
Applications: Its typical applications include kitchen appliances, utensils and architectural materials.
409L
The main chemical composition is 11Cr – 02Ti – LCN. This stainless steel contains Ti for better weldability and machinability.
Applications: Its common applications include car exhaust systems, heat exchangers and heat resisting wares.
410L
The main chemical composition is 12Cr – LCN. This stainless steel is basically 410 steels, but with a reduced carbon content for better weldability, toughness and machinability.
Applications: Its typical uses include containers and architectural materials.
429EM
The main chemical composition is 14Cr – 1Si – 0.2Ti – LC. This product contains newly added Si, Ti, Mn, Cu and others and reduced C and N for better strength at high temperatures, better resistance to oxidation and improved formability.
Applications: Its typical applications include car exhaust systems and heat resisting wares.
430J1L
The main chemical composition is 19Cr – 0.5Cu – 0.4Nb – LCN. This product is made by adding Cu and Nb to 430 steel for better resistance to corrosion, better formability and weldability as well as improved properties at high temperatures.
Applications: Its common uses include washing tubs, kitchen appliances, home appliances and heat resisting wares
436L
The main chemical composition is 18Cr – 1Mo – 0.3Ti – LCN. Addition of Mo, Ti and Nb assures good resistance to corrosion, machinability and weldability.
Applications: Its typical uses include car exhaust systems, heat resisting ware and hot water wares.
439
The main chemical composition is 18Cr – 0.4Ti – LCN. This stainless steel contains Ti that can improve resistance to corrosion, machinability and weldability.
Applications: Its typical applications include car exhaust systems and architectural materials.
444
The main chemical composition is 19Cr – 2Mo – 0.3Nb – LCN. This product contains high Cr and Mo that can improve resistance to intergranular corrosion and stress corrosion cracking.
Applications: Its common uses include water tanks and water heating systems.
445NF
The main chemical composition is 21Cr – 0.3Ti – 0.4Cu – Si,Nb. This high Cr content stainless steel has good resistance to corrosion and good formability.
Applications: It is used for wide applications including elevators, utensils and architectural materials.
446M
The main chemical composition is 26Cr – 2Mo – 0.3 (Ti, Nb) – LCN (cold rolling). This product contains high Cr and Mo that can improve resistance to corrosion.
Applications: Its common uses include exterior walls and roofs on coastal areas.
Martensitic Series Stainless Steel
Martensitic steel contains 12 percent of chrome. Its higher content of carbon compared to other types of steel can give it greater hardness through quenched heat treatment. Its main applications include cutlery and disc brakes.
Industries Related
- Machine Structures
- Kitchen Appliances & Utensils
410
The main chemical composition is 13Cr – 0.04C. This steel gets hardened when heat-treated. With good machinability and high strength
Applications: It is widely used for mechanical components, blades and many other applications.
410B
The main chemical composition is 12Cr – 0.4Ni. This product can have varied quenched hardness by changing Mn or Ni content from 410.
Applications: Its typical use is motorcycle disc brakes
420N1
The main chemical composition is 13Cr – 0.1C – 0.1N. This product has higher machinability, higher resistance to corrosion and higher strength than 420J1.
Applications: Its typical use is first class utensil knives.
420J2
The main chemical composition is 13Cr – 0.3C. This stainless steel has a higher quenched hardness than 420J1.
Applications: It is widely used for mechanical parts that require good resistance to abrasion.
Duplex Series Stainless Steel
Duplex steel combines austenitic and ferritic steels to provide higher strength and better resistance to corrosion. It is extensively used for industrial purposes including water tanks and desalination installations.
Industries Related: Plant & Storage
329LD
The main chemical composition is 20Cr – 2.5Ni – 1.4Mo – N. This is Ni and Mo saving lean duplex steel, featuring good resistance to corrosion and intergranular corrosion.
Applications: Its common applications include mechanical components, knives, etc.
329J3L
The main chemical composition is 22Cr – 5Ni – 3Mo – 0.15N. This product contains many elements that can improve resistance to corrosion, including Cr, Mo and N. Ideal for applications requiring resistance to chloride, SCC, pitting, crevice, abrasion or erosion.
Applications: Its typical uses include desalination facilities, chemical plants and food processing.