Corrosion-resistant stainless steel is a high-performance alloy known for its excellent resistance to corrosion, oxidation, and mechanical stress. It performs reliably in harsh environments involving acids, alkalis, and salts without rusting. Chromium (Cr) is the key alloying element, often combined with nickel (Ni), molybdenum (Mo), or manganese (Mn) to further enhance performance. Based on microstructure and composition, stainless steels are classified into austenitic, ferritic, martensitic, duplex, and precipitation hardening types. These steels are widely used in medical devices, food processing, chemical equipment, construction, and marine applications.
Applications of Corrosion-Resistant Stainless Steel
Thanks to its excellent resistance to corrosion, oxidation, and chemical attack, as well as good formability and strength, corrosion-resistant stainless steel is widely applied in the following areas:
Medical Devices: Surgical scissors, forceps, scalpel handles, orthopedic implants (e.g., bone screws), dental instruments.
Food & Kitchen Equipment: Cutlery, spoons, forks, frying pans, mixing tanks, food conveyors.
Architecture & Decoration: Elevator interiors, handrails, exterior facades, doorknobs, railings.
Marine & Seawater Applications: Desalination units, ship components, seawater pumps, valves.
Chemical & Dye Industries: Storage tanks, heat exchangers, reaction vessels, pipelines, valve seats.
Automotive & Transportation: Exhaust systems, trim parts, brake components, springs, washers.
Energy & Utilities: Hot water systems, boilers, pressure vessels, valve components.
Precision Instruments & Tools: Non-magnetic instrument housings, measuring tools, bearings, calipers, screwdrivers.
Standard Code | Spec No. | Material No. | Mark |
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CNS | 201 | ||
JIS | SUS303 | ||
JIS | SUS303Cu | ||
AISI | 303 | ||
CNS | 303Cu | ||
DIN | 17440 | 1.4305 | X10CrNiS18-9 |
AISI | 303Se | ||
JIS | SUS304 | ||
AISI | 304 | ||
DIN | 17440 | 1.4301 | X5CrNi18-10 |
JIS | SUS304L | ||
AISI | 304L | ||
DIN | 17440 | 1.4306 | X2CrNi19-11 |
AISI | 304N | ||
AISI | 305 | ||
JIS | SUS316 | ||
AISI | 316 | ||
DIN | 17440 | 1.4401 | X5CrNiMo17-12-2 |
JIS | SUS316L | ||
AISI | 316L | ||
CNS | 316J1 | ||
DIN | 17440 | 1.455 | X6CrNiNb18-10 |
CNS | 410L | ||
JIS | SUS410L | ||
AISI | 410 | ||
CNS | 420J1 | ||
JIS | SUS420J1 | ||
AISI | 420 | ||
DIN | 17440 | 1.4021 | X20Cr13 |
CNS | 420J2 |
(C)% | (Si)% | (Mn)% | (P)% | (S)% | (Ni)% | (Cr)% | (Mo)% | (N)% | (Cu)% | Remarks |
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≦ 0.15 | ≦ 1 | 5.5~7.5 | ≦ 0.06 | ≦ 0.03 | 3.5~5.5 | 16~18 | ≦ 0.25 | |||
≦ 0.15 | ≦ 1 | ≦ 2 | ≦ 0.2 | ≦ 0.15 | 8~10 | 17~19 | ≦ 0.6 | |||
≦ 0.15 | ≦ 1 | ≦ 3 | ≦ 0.2 | ≧ 0.15 | 8~10 | 17~19 | ≦ 0.6 | 1.5~3.5 | ||
≦ 0.15 | ≦ 1 | ≦ 2 | ≦ 0.2 | ≦ 0.15 | 8~10 | 17~19 | ≦ 0.6 | |||
≦ 0.15 | ≦ 1 | ≦ 3 | ≦ 0.2 | ≧ 0.15 | 8~10 | 17~19 | 0.5~3.5 | |||
≦ 0.1 | ≦ 1 | ≦ 2 | ≦ 0.045 | 0.15~0.35 | 8~10 | 17~19 | ||||
≦ 0.15 | ≦ 1 | ≦ 2 | ≦ 0.2 | ≦ 0.06 | 8~10 | 17~19 | ||||
≦ 0.08 | ≦ 1 | ≦ 2 | ≦ 0.045 | ≦ 0.03 | 8~10.5 | 18~20 | ||||
≦ 0.08 | ≦ 1 | ≦ 2 | ≦ 0.045 | ≦ 0.03 | 8~10.5 | 18~20 | ||||
≦ 0.07 | ≦ 1 | ≦ 2 | ≦ 0.045 | ≦ 0.03 | 8.5~11 | 17~19 | ||||
≦ 0.03 | ≦ 1 | ≦ 2 | ≦ 0.045 | ≦ 0.03 | 9~13 | 18~20 | ||||
≦ 0.03 | ≦ 1 | ≦ 2 | ≦ 0.045 | ≦ 0.03 | 8~10.5 | 18~20 | ||||
≦ 0.03 | ≦ 1 | ≦ 2 | ≦ 0.045 | ≦ 0.03 | 10~12 | 18~20 | ||||
≦ 0.08 | ≦ 1 | ≦ 2.5 | ≦ 0.035 | ≦ 0.03 | 8~10.5 | 18~20 | 0.1~0.25 | |||
≦ 0.12 | ≦ 1 | ≦ 2 | ≦ 0.045 | ≦ 0.03 | 10.5~13 | 17~19 | ||||
≦ 0.08 | ≦ 1 | ≦ 2 | ≦ 0.045 | ≦ 0.03 | 10~14 | 16~18 | 2~3 | |||
≦ 0.08 | ≦ 1 | ≦ 2 | ≦ 0.045 | ≦ 0.03 | 10~14 | 16~18 | 2~3 | |||
≦ 0.07 | ≦ 1 | ≦ 2 | 10.5~13.5 | 16.5~18.5 | 2~2.5 | |||||
≦ 0.03 | ≦ 1 | ≦ 2 | ≦ 0.045 | ≦ 0.03 | 12~15 | 16~18 | 2~3 | |||
≦ 0.03 | ≦ 1 | ≦ 2 | ≦ 0.045 | ≦ 0.03 | 10~14 | 16~18 | 2~3 | |||
≦ 0.08 | ≦ 1 | ≦ 2 | ≦ 0.045 | ≦ 0.03 | 10~14 | 17~19 | 1.2~2.75 | 1~2.5 | ||
≦ 0.08 | ≦ 1 | ≦ 2 | ≦ 0.04 | ≦ 0.03 | 9~12 | 17~19 | 10xC%≦Nb≦1 | |||
≦ 0.03 | ≦ 1 | ≦ 1 | ≦ 0.04 | ≦ 0.03 | 11~13 | |||||
≦ 0.03 | ≦ 1 | ≦ 1 | ≦ 0.04 | ≦ 0.03 | 11~13 | |||||
≦ 0.15 | ≦ 1 | ≦ 1 | ≦ 0.04 | ≦ 0.03 | ≦ 0.6 | 11.5~14 | 0.3~0.6 | |||
0.16~0.25 | ≦ 1 | ≦ 1 | ≦ 0.04 | ≦ 0.03 | ≦ 0.6 | 12~14 | ||||
0.16~0.25 | ≦ 1 | ≦ 1 | ≦ 0.04 | ≦ 0.03 | ≦ 0.6 | 12~14 | ||||
≧ 0.15 | ≦ 1 | ≦ 1 | ≦ 0.04 | ≦ 0.03 | 12~14 | |||||
0.17~0.22 | ≦ 1 | ≦ 1 | ≦ 0.045 | ≦ 0.03 | 12~14 | |||||
0.26~0.4 | ≦ 1 | ≦ 1 | ≦ 0.04 | ≦ 0.03 | ≦ 0.6 | 12~14 |