Grade 430 is a ferritic, straight chromium, non-hardenable grade, combining good corrosion resistance and formability characteristics with useful mechanical properties. Its ability to resist nitric acid attack permits its use in specific chemical applications but automotive trim and appliance components represents its largest fields of application.
316L stainless steel is more resistant to corrosion than 316 stainless steel. There may be no difference in everyday applications. However, because of its weldability, 316L is regarded as the superior corrosion resistance option. 316Ti is essentially 316 with some titanium (Ti) added to reduce the risk of corrosion resistance loss in the heat-affected zone. To avoid this, the carbon(C) level can be reduced, resulting in the grade 316L.
Type 201 Stainless Steel Sheet/Plate is an austenitic chromium-nickel-manganese stainless steel developed in the 1950s as a result of global nickel shortages. Manganese and nitrogen are partially substituted for nickel in the Type 201 composition. Our 201 stainless steel has excellent impact resistance. It is also extremely tough in cold weather. This grade has about 30% higher yield strength than 301 stainless steel (another popular choice), while maintaining the same ductility.