What is the difference between SS201 and SS304

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The discussion revolves around the comparison between stainless steel grades SS201 and SS304, particularly in the context of their suitability for kitchen utensils such as bowls and plates. Participants explore the properties and applications of these materials without reaching a definitive conclusion.

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  • One participant mentions helping a friend choose between SS201 and SS304 for kitchen utensils but is unsure which is better.
  • Another participant suggests that more information about application requirements is necessary for sensible answers.
  • A participant proposes that SS201 might be sufficient for making stainless bowls and plates, but this is not universally agreed upon.
  • Links to external comparisons of the two stainless steel grades are provided, indicating a desire for more detailed information.

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Participants generally agree that more information about the specific application is needed to make a well-informed choice between SS201 and SS304. However, there is no consensus on which grade is definitively better for the intended use.

Contextual Notes

The discussion highlights the lack of specific application requirements and the potential limitations of the information provided in external comparisons.

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Recently a friend wanted me to help him tune a stainless steel volume used in the production of kitchen utensils, and finally I chose the ss201 and ss304, but I do not know which of the two which is better?
 
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Possibly, he wanted you to help him choose ...

:smile:

 
NascentOxygen said:
Possibly, he wanted you to help him choose ...

+1

In any case there is not enough information about the application requirements for any sensible answers to be given .

There is a basic comparison here : http://www.stainlesssteelblog.com/2012/11/304-vs-201-stainless-steel.html
 
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NascentOxygen said:
Possibly, he wanted you to help him choose ...

:smile:
yes.he just want to make some stainless bowls and plates.i think ss201 is good enough,am i right?
 
Nidum said:
+1

In any case there is not enough information about the application requirements for any sensible answers to be given .

There is a basic comparison here : http://www.stainlesssteelblog.com/2012/11/304-vs-201-stainless-steel.html
thank you for you reply.i will look later.
 

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