201 stainless steel
(UNS S20100 | EN 1.4372)
Overview:
Type 201 is your go-to when you want the stainless look and performance without the premium nickel cost. It’s strong, versatile, and budget-friendly — a great fit for decorative or lightly structural uses.
Common Uses:
Appliance trims, kitchen sinks, furniture parts, interior architecture, food equipment, and light automotive trim.
Technical Snapshot:
C ≤0.15 | Mn 5.5–7.5 | Cr 16–18 | Ni 3.5–5.5 | N ≤0.25 UTS 90–110 ksi | YS 40–50 ksi | El. 40–45% | HRB 85–95
Available Forms: Coil, strip, sheet, foil, and bar.
Standards: ASTM A240/A666; EN 1.4372
201 stainless steel from Source21 is a cost effective austenitic stainless steel grade designed for strength visual consistency and manufacturing flexibility across decorative and light structural applications. Delivering the clean stainless appearance customers expect Type 201 stainless steel offers strong mechanical performance with lower nickel content making it an excellent alternative to 304 stainless steel for cost sensitive projects. It performs exceptionally well in cold working processes such as roll forming stamping and fabrication and is widely used in appliance trim kitchen sinks food service equipment interior architectural features furniture components and light automotive trim. Source21 supplies 201 stainless steel in coil, strip, sheet, foil, and bar, all produced to meet ASTM A240, ASTM A666, and EN 1.4372 standards. Ready to source material for your next project or need help selecting the right form and finish Contact the Source21 team today to place an order ask questions or get expert guidance backed by responsive service reliable supply and a commitment to quality.