Stainless steel and titanium are commonly used materials in the industrial field. They have unique advantages in terms of performance, corrosion resistance and cost. Among them, stainless steel is divided into three types: 201 stainless steel, 304 stainless steel and 316 stainless steel. There are also some differences between them.
First of all, 201 stainless steel is a kind of ordinary stainless steel containing manganese, which is mainly used in interior decoration, furniture manufacturing and other fields. Compared with the other two types of stainless steel, 201 steel has lower strength but is more affordable. In terms of corrosion resistance, the rust resistance of 201 steel is inferior to that of 304 and 316 steel.
Secondly, 304 stainless steel is the most commonly used stainless steel, which is mainly composed of 18% chromium and 8% nickel. This kind of stainless steel has good corrosion resistance, high temperature resistance and weldability, and the price is relatively moderate. Therefore, it is widely used in food processing, medical equipment, chemical equipment and other fields.
Furthermore, 316 stainless steel is similar to 304 stainless steel, but it contains 2%-3% molybdenum, which has better corrosion resistance. 316 stainless steel is more widely used in marine environments and acidic environments, and is widely used in the manufacturing of chemical equipment, marine equipment and other fields.
Finally, titanium metal is a lightweight, high-strength material with excellent corrosion resistance, oxidation resistance and biocompatibility. Therefore, it has been widely used in aerospace, medical equipment, sports equipment and other fields. However, the price of titanium metal is relatively high, which is one of the reasons why its application is limited.
In general, 201 stainless steel, 304 stainless steel, 316 stainless steel and titanium metal each have their own advantages and disadvantages in different fields. The choice of materials requires consideration of many factors, such as the environment, load conditions, cost, etc.
Post time: Dec-11-2023