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China’s stainless steel prices softened this week as demand weakened and supply remained high. Learn how this trend affects export costs and why now may be a favorable time for importers to request quotations.
430 stainless steel is a ferritic alloy with a chromium content of 16-18% and a small amount of nickel. This material is easy to shape and bend but has low corrosion resistance.
316 stainless steel, a corrosion-resistant alloy with ~17% chromium, 12.5% nickel, and 2% molybdenum, excels in resisting corrosion and pitting, especially against aggressive substances.
304 Stainless Steel is an austenitic stainless steel alloy that primarily contains chromium and nickel. This material is widely used due to its excellent corrosion resistance and durability.
201 stainless steel is an austenitic Cr-Ni-Mn alloy with high chromium and low nickel content. It offers excellent hardness, is weldable, and has moderate corrosion resistance.