Stainless 201

Annealing Procedure

Anneal at 1850-200 F(1010-1093 C). To avoid scaling, do not exceed 2000 F. Rapid cooling is recommended to avoid the crystallization of carbides.

Applications

Applications include structural members, siding and roofing for railway cars and trailers and a variety of severely formed parts.

Formability

This alloy can be satisfactorily formed using all of the commonly employed forming methods using techniques and pressures similar to those employed in other 300 series stainless steels.

Hot Workability

Hot work in the range of 2100-2250 F (1149-1232 C).

Principle Design Features

201 combines good mechanicals, corrosion resistance, formability and fabricability. It is similar in many respects to 301 stainless steel. 201 has been successfully used in a variety of low temperature environments, down to -425 F.

Weldability

All conventional welding methods are applicable here. Filler metal of similar composition, or of standard 18-8 stainless steels may be used. 201 is sensitive to intergranular attack along weld boundaries. If heavy welding is required, many producing mills can provide a low carbon version of the alloy.