304 stainless steel is the most common material in stainless steel, with high temperature resistance and good processing performance. The most important elements of 304 stainless steel are Ni and CR, which are widely used in industry, food and medical ...


304 stainless steel

304 stainless steel is the most common material in stainless steel, with high temperature resistance and good processability. The most important elements of 304 stainless steel are Ni and CR, which are widely used in industry, food and medical industries.

201 stainless steel

201 stainless steel has certain acid resistance, alkali resistance, high density, no bubbles in polishing, no pinholes and so on.


1.Chemical composition is different

Chemical composition of 201 stainless steel

(C) Carbon: ≤0.15

(Si) Silicon: ≤1.00

(Mn) Manganese: 5.5 ～ 7.50

(Cr) Chromium: 16.0 ～ 18.0

(N) Nitrogen: ≤0.25

(P) Phosphorus: ≤0.060

(S) Sulfur: ≤0.030

(Ni) Nickel: 3.5-5.5

Chemical composition of 304 stainless steel

C: ≤0.08

Mn: ≤2.00

P: ≤0.045

S: ≤0.030

Si: ≤1.00

Cr: 18.0–20.0

Ni: 8.0-11.0


Performance difference

304 stainless steel and 201 stainless steel have different chromium and nickel contents and different carbon contents. 304 stainless steel is softer than 301 stainless steel, but 304 has a better corrosion resistance.

Application range difference

304 stainless steel has good corrosion resistance and high temperature resistance, and can be used in bathrooms, kitchens and coastal wet areas; 201 stainless steel is mainly used in dry areas or decorative areas!