One of the most popular types of stainless steel is chromium manganese austenitic steel. This material was developed by adding manganese and/or nitrogen to chromium-nickel austenitic steels instead of the precious metal nickel. The austenitic element in this type of stainless steel is mainly manganese, with proportionately small amounts of nickel (4% to 40%). Manganese plays an important role in stabilizing austenite and thus increasing its strength. Its high corrosion resistance and toughness make it widely used in equipment designed for heavy duty or low corrosion resistance requirements.

Grade | C% | Mn% | P% | S% | Si% | Cr% | Ni% | Mo% |
201 | ≤0.15 | 5.5-7.5 | ≤0.06 | ≤0.03 | ≤1.00 | 16.0-18.0 | 3.5-5.5 | – |
202 | ≤0.15 | 7.5-10.0 | ≤0.06 | ≤0.03 | ≤1.00 | 17.0-19.0 | 4.0-6.0 | – |
| CHINA | JAPAN | USA | UK | ||
| Standard | GB1220 | JIS | ANSI/ASTM | BS970/BS1449 | |
| 1Cr17Mn6 | SUS201 | 201/S20100 | |||
| 1Cr18Mn8Ni5N | SUS202 | 202/S20200 | 284S16 | ||
201 stainless steel is known for its corrosion resistance to acidic and alkaline solutions, as well as its high density and resistance to wear and tear. It has been used in the production of watch cases and strap bases. It’s mainly used in decorative pipes, industrial pipes, and shallow-stretched products.
202 stainless steel is heat-resistant, non-toxic, and environmentally friendly. It’s often used in architectural decoration, municipal engineering projects, highway guardrails, shopping centers and hotels.