Stainless Steel
Stainless steel is a corrosion-resistant alloy containing at least 10.5% chromium, used in food processing, medical devices, architecture, and chemical plants. Grade 304 (18/8 Cr/Ni) is the most produced, while 316 offers superior corrosion resistance for marine and chemical environments.
- 304 (18/8)
- 316 (Mo-bearing)
- 430 (Ferritic)
- 201
- CIF
- FOB
- CFR
Stainless Steel, in brief.
- Common origins
- China
- India
- Indonesia
- Japan
- South Korea
- Common destinations
- United States
- Germany
- India
- Turkey
- Vietnam
- Grades and specifications
- 304 (18/8)
- 316 (Mo-bearing)
- 430 (Ferritic)
- 201
- Incoterms
- CIF
- FOB
- CFR
- Unit of measure
- Metric Tons
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