200 Series Austenitic Stainless Steel Plates, Sheets, Strips

Katalor Industry is able to produce and export 200 series austenitic stainless steel products in form of plates, sheets and strips like ASTM 201, JIS SUS201, 1.4372 and 1Cr17Mn6Ni5N. 
200 series austenitic stainless steel plates, sheets, strips are characterized by having low nickel content. These are also referred to as chrome-manganese (CrMn) stainless steel. Nickel is the most commonly used element to produce this crystal structure, but a post-World War II nickel shortage led to the substitution of nitrogen for nickel in the production of some austenitic corrosion-resistant steels. The 200 series of stainless steels was born.

What are the Features of 200 Series Austenitic Stainless Steel 

While corrosion resistant, the 200 series has a lower ability than 300 series to protect against pitting corrosion, which occurs in environments that have high moisture and chlorine contents, as well as crevice corrosion, which results in stagnant liquid and high acid environments.
This is because, in order to decrease the nickel content, the chromium content must also be reduced, thereby lowering corrosion resistance.
Series 200 stainless steels have excellent impact resistance and toughness, even in low (even cryogenic) temperatures. They are generally harder and stronger than 300 series steels, primarily due to their higher nitrogen content, which acts as a strengthener. Because they are austenitic, both the 200 and 300 series of stainless steels are not magnetic.
Although austenitic steels are more expensive than their ferritic counterparts, the 200 series is cheaper to produce than 300 series steels because of their lower nickel content.
The 200 series s steels, however, suffer from lower formability (ductility) than 300 series grades, although this can be improved with the addition of copper.
What are The Applications of 200 Series Austenitic Stainless Steel?
Due to its lower corrosion resistance, the range of applications for 200 series stainless steels is narrower than 300 series steels. It is not recommended for use in chemical environments but has found its way into many household items.

Some applications for 200 series stainless steel include:

Dishwashers and washing machines
Cutlery and cookware
In-house water tanks
Indoor and noncritical outdoor architecture
Food and beverage equipment
Structural Automobiles 
Decorative Automobiles 

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