International stainless steel grade comparison table

Austenitic stainless steel comparison‌


China(GB)‌

USA(ASTM)

Japan(JIS)

Germany(DIN)

‌EU(EN)‌

‌Typical applications

06Cr19Ni10(304)

304

SUS304

1.4301

X5CrNi18-10

Food Processing/Home Decoration

022Cr19Ni10(304L)

304L

SUS304L

1.4306

X2CrNi19-11

Chemical equipment (high corrosion resistance)

06Cr17Ni12Mo2(316)

316

SUS316

1.4401

X5CrNiMo17-12

Marine environment/medical equipment

022Cr17Ni14Mo2(316L)

316L

SUS316L

1.4404

X2CrNiMo17-12

Nuclear power plant pipelines/seawater desalination


Comparison of ferrite and martensitic stainless steel‌


China(GB)‌

USA(ASTM)

Japan(JIS)

Germany(DIN)

‌Core Features

10Cr17(430)

430

SUS430

1.4016

Excellent oxidation resistance (home appliances/automobile exhaust)

12Cr13(410)

410

SUS410

1.4006

High hardness (tool/bolt)

68Cr17(440C)

440C

SUS440C

1.4125

Ultra-high wear resistance (bearings/surgical instruments)


Duplex stainless steel comparison‌


China(GB)‌

USA(ASTM)

Germany(DIN)

‌EU(EN)‌

‌Corrosion resistance grade

022Cr22Ni5Mo3N(2205)

S32205

1.4462

X2CrNiMoN22-5

Chloride ion corrosion resistance (C5 grade)

022Cr25Ni7Mo4N(2507)

S32750

1.4410

X2CrNiMoN25-7

Marine engineering/chemical reactor

03Cr25Ni6Mo3CuN(255)

S32550

1.4507

X3CrNiMoCuN25-6

High temperature and high pressure corrosion resistance


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