Austenitic stainless steels are the most specified grades produced because of their excellent formability and corrosion resistance. All 200 and 300 series steels are austenitic and contain 15% to 30% chromium and 2% to 20% nickel (Ni) for enhanced formability and increased corrosion and wear resistance. They are non-magnetic in the annealed condition. However, depending on the composition, primarily the nickel content, they become magnetic when cold worked. These steels are used for appliances, kitchen equipment, automotive trim, cookware, processing equipment and a variety of industrial and decorative applications.
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