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201 Stainless Steel

201 stainless steel is an austenitic, chromium-nickel-manganese alloy specifically designed as a cost-effective alternative to 304 and 301 grades, offering similar corrosion resistance and mechanical strength. Due to its lower nickel content, this grade is economically advantageous, maintaining essential properties for applications in moderately corrosive environments. Solitaire Steel & Engineering LLP, located in Mumbai, India, specializes in 201 stainless steel products, supplying them in various forms like sheets, plates, pipes, tubes, bars, angles, channels, beams, and fittings, meeting high-quality standards such as ASTM A240, ASTM A666, and ASME SA240.

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201 Stainless Steel Technical Specifications

Chemical Composition

Element Content (%)
Iron (Fe) Balance
Chromium (Cr) 16.0 – 18.0
Manganese (Mn) 5.50 – 7.50
Nickel (Ni) 3.50 – 5.50
Silicon (Si) 1.0
Nitrogen (N) 0.25
Carbon (C) 0.15

Physical Properties

Property Metric Imperial
Density 7.86 g/cm³ 0.284 lb/in³
Modulus of Elasticity 200 GPa 29,000 ksi
Thermal Expansion (20–100°C) 16.6 µm/m°C 9.22 µin/in°F
Thermal Conductivity (100°C) 16.3 W/m·K 113 BTU in/hr·ft²·°F
Melting Range 1400–1450°C 2552–2642°F

Mechanical Properties

Property Metric Imperial
Tensile Strength 515 MPa 74,679 psi
Yield Strength 275 MPa 39,900 psi
Elongation at Break 40% 40%
Hardness, Rockwell B 85 85

Thermal Properties

Property Metric Imperial
Thermal Expansion Coefficient (20–100°C) 16.6 µm/m°C 9.22 µin/in°F
Thermal Conductivity (100°C) 16.3 W/m·K 113 BTU in/hr·ft²·°F
Specific Heat 0.5 J/g°C 0.12 BTU/lb°F

Electrical Properties

Property Metric Imperial
Electrical Resistivity 27 µΩ·cm
Magnetic Permeability (Annealed) ~1.02

Processing Properties

  • Forming: 201 stainless steel has excellent formability, comparable to 301 and 304 grades, making it suitable for deep-drawn and shaped parts.
  • Welding: Suitable for all conventional welding techniques; post-weld annealing may enhance corrosion resistance.
  • Hot Working: Optimal working range is 1149–1232°C (2100–2250°F).
  • Annealing: Recommended between 1010–1093°C (1850–2000°F) for best corrosion resistance.

Product Specifications for 201 Stainless Steel by Solitaire Steel & Engineering LLP

Product Type Standards Sizes Types Applications
Sheets & Plates ASTM A240, ASME SA240 Thickness: 0.3mm – 100mm, Width: up to 2000mm Hot Rolled, Cold Rolled Kitchen equipment, appliances, automotive
Pipes & Tubes ASTM A213, ASTM A249 Diameter: 6mm – 1000mm Seamless, Welded Structural piping, general fabrication
Bars ASTM A276 Diameter: up to 100mm Round, Square, Hex Construction, supports
Angles, Channels, Beams ASTM A484, EN 10088-3 Custom sizes available L-Angles, U-Channels, I-Beams Structural supports, load-bearing
Fittings ASTM A403 Size: 1/2″ – 72″ Buttweld, Socket Weld Industrial piping, chemical processing

Applications of 201 Stainless Steel

  • Construction: Structural components, load-bearing frameworks.
  • Automotive: Body parts, interior structures, decorative trims.
  • Kitchenware & Appliances: Sinks, cutlery, cookware, food storage units.
  • Food Processing: Conveyor belts, food-grade equipment.
  • Railway Cars and Containers: Siding, roofs, and load-bearing members.
  • Industrial Strapping and Transportation: Banding for heavy loads, transportation of construction materials.