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200 Series vs 304 Stainless Steel
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Maya Udyog’s 200 Series stainless steel provides a cost-effective alternative to traditional 304 Series — engineered for reliable distribution, consistent surface finish, and tailored applications in utensils and fabrication.
While 304 offers higher corrosion resistance, our 200 Series excels in strength, affordability, and performance under controlled conditions.
Grade Performance
200 Series is stronger and more cost-effective, while 304 offers higher corrosion resistance. Choose based on environment and end-use.
Application Fit
Use 200 Series for utensils, furniture, cookware, and domestic appliances. Ideal where deep corrosion resistance isn’t critical.
Cost Efficiency
Nickel is replaced with Manganese and Nitrogen in 200 Series, significantly reducing cost — perfect for large-scale production.
Mechanical Strength
200 Series includes Nitrogen for added yield strength — up to 30% higher than 304 in specific grades like 201 stainless steel.
Corrosion Resistance
Due to lower nickel and chromium content, 200 Series stainless steel has lower corrosion resistance than 304. However, when used in suitable environments, it performs equally well for its target applications.
Strength & Hardness
Thanks to nitrogen content, 200 Series is stronger than 304. For example, Grade 201 offers nearly 30% higher yield strength, making it ideal for cookware and furniture.
Formability
Higher strength means lower formability. However, 200 Series compensates with added copper, helping it retain adequate flexibility for pressing and shaping.
