Core grade
201 Stainless Steel Grade: Properties, Costs & Economical Applications
201 stainless steel is a cost-effective alternative to 304, utilizing Manganese and Nitrogen to replace expensive Nickel. While offering higher yield strength and excellent work hardening, it is best suited for indoor decorative use. Jinling provides high-quality 201 with optimized copper content for better ductility during shallow drawing.
Forms selection
Available options
Choose stainless steel grade by product form and surface finish, including coil, sheet and plate, bar forms, tube and pipe, plus 8K mirror, AFP anti-fingerprint, No.4 brushed, hairline, 2B, and BA finishes for fabrication, architecture, appliance, marine, and industrial projects.
Specifications
Economical austenitic stainless steel for indoor decorative use
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Grade / Standard | ASTM A240 S20100; EN/JIS equivalents vary by mill and purchase specification |
| Chemical Composition | Cr 16.0-18.0%; Ni 3.5-5.5%; Mn 5.5-7.5%; N <=0.25%; C <=0.15% |
| Mechanical Properties | Yield >=260 MPa; Tensile >=515 MPa; Elongation >=40% for annealed sheet and strip |
| Corrosion Resistance | Best for dry indoor decorative service; not recommended for marine, chloride, or strong chemical environments |
| Available Forms | Coil, sheet & plate, decorative tube, selected bar forms |
| Available Finishes | 2B, BA, No.4 brushed, hairline, mirror polish, AFP and selected color finishes |
| Typical Applications | Indoor decoration, furniture tube, display frames, appliance trim, light fabrication, budget panels |
| Buyer Note | Choose 201 for indoor cost control, but specify 304/316 when corrosion exposure or export acceptance is stricter |
201 specification
Review 201 stainless steel specification data for cost-sensitive decorative sheet, coil, tube, and fabrication projects. 201 stainless steel uses manganese and nitrogen to reduce nickel content, offering higher yield strength and useful work hardening for indoor panels, furniture, appliance trim, and light forming.
Typical values are for buyer comparison; final supply follows the order standard, mill origin, and MTC.
Why choose us
Jinling helps buyers source stainless steel grades with stable chemistry, reliable MTC documentation, matched product forms, and export-ready processing. From 304 and 316L to 430, 201, and 2205 duplex stainless steel, our grade supply supports coil, sheet, plate, bar, tube, surface finishing, and mixed-container delivery for global fabrication, architecture, appliance, marine, and industrial projects.
Prime mill material
Stable mill channels and MTC support help buyers secure reliable 304, 316L, 430, 201, and duplex stainless steel supply.
Grade-matched selection
Select stainless steel grade by corrosion resistance, strength, magnetism, welding performance, and project budget.
One-stop processing
Coil, sheet, plate, bar, tube, slitting, cut-to-length, polishing, film protection, and packing can be coordinated together.
Surface finish compatibility
2B, BA, No.4 brushed, hairline, 8K mirror, AFP, and PVD finishes are available for fabrication and visible design use.
Export-ready flexibility
Mixed grades, mixed forms, custom dimensions, protective packing, and container loading reduce sourcing complexity and lead time.