Product Description
Stainless steel 202 scrap (UNS S20200 / AISI 202) and pressed 202 scrap consist of low-nickel, high-manganese austenitic stainless steel generated from restaurant equipment, cookware, architectural trims, automotive parts, and structural tubing. Sourced from stamping off-cuts, scrap presses, and post-consumer fabrications, this grade is valued in metallurgical recycling as a cost-effective source of chromium, manganese, and iron with moderate nickel content.
Chemical Composition Range
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Chromium: 17.00 to 19.00 percent
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Manganese: 7.50 to 10.00 percent
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Nickel: 4.00 to 6.00 percent
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Silicon: 1.00 percent maximum
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Nitrogen: 0.25 percent maximum
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Carbon: 0.15 percent maximum
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Phosphorus: 0.060 percent maximum
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Sulfur: 0.030 percent maximum
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Iron: Balance
Physical Properties and Condition
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Physical Form: Heavy sheet trimmings, stamped skeletons, cut tubing off-cuts, kitchenware scrap, or hydraulically compressed dense bales and bundles (pressed scrap).
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Cleanliness Standard: Clean, dry material free from plastic protective films, rubber attachments, heavy drawing grease, aluminum inclusions, cast iron, magnetic carbon steel cross-contamination, and non-metallic debris.
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Solid Density: 7.86 grams per cubic centimeter.
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Bulk Density: 1.5 to 3.0 metric tons per cubic meter for loose sheet/tubing scrap; 2.5 to 4.5 metric tons per cubic meter for hydraulically pressed bales and bundles.
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Magnetic Property: Non-magnetic in the annealed state; weakly magnetic after cold working or heavy pressing/drawing.
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Melting Point Range: 1400 to 1450 degrees Celsius.
Industrial Applications
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200-Series Stainless Steel Re-melting: Serves as a primary raw material charge in Electric Arc Furnaces and Induction Furnaces for mills manufacturing 200-series stainless steel plates, sheets, and tubes.
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Economical Chromium and Nickel Carrier: Functions as a cost-effective charge in specialty foundries, supplying controlled nickel, manganese, and chromium at a lower cost compared to 300-series scrap.
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Argon Oxygen Decarburization Charging: Utilized during AOD vessel refining operations to establish baseline chromium and manganese levels prior to final melt chemistry adjustment.
Superior Quality for Industrial ApplicationsSS202 Scrap is sourced, processed, and packaged to meet strict industry requirements. Each batch is pressed clean, ensuring minimal contamination and optimal melting efficiency. Its non-magnetic traits in annealed form and consistent high density guarantee reliable performance for fabrication, casting, and re-rolling operations. Ready availability and prompt delivery make it ideal for immediate needs throughout the recycling and manufacturing sectors.
Compliant and Customizable SolutionsManufactured to comply with international standards such as IS and ASTM, this stainless steel scrap offers customizable length, thickness, and moisture content to match specific industrial demands. Scraps are bundled securely in 500-1000 kg bales for efficient transportation and handling, tailored to customer requirements. The flexible packaging and consistent quality streamline inventory management and operational workflow for businesses.
FAQ's of Stainless Steel 202 Scrap / Pressed 202 Scrap / SS202 Scrap:
Q: How can Stainless Steel 202 Scrap be used in recycling and manufacturing industries?
A: Stainless Steel 202 Scrap is primarily used for melting, re-rolling, and recycling processes in industries such as fabrication, foundry, and casting, where its clean, high-purity content ensures efficient alloy recovery and minimal contamination in finished products.
Q: What makes SS202 Scrap suitable for melting and re-rolling applications?
A: The scrap's high purity, clean surface (free from oil, dirt, and foreign materials), and compliance with IS, ASTM, or equivalent international standards ensure reliable alloy composition and performance during melting, re-rolling, and casting operations.
Q: When is SS202 Scrap typically available for supply to buyers in India?
A: This scrap is generally available in ready stock for prompt delivery, making it ideal when timely supply is essential for manufacturers, recyclers, and allied industries across India.
Q: Where does Stainless Steel 202 Scrap find its major applications?
A: SS202 Scrap is predominantly utilized in India's fabrication, foundry, casting, and allied chemical and metal recycling industries due to its durability and high standards of quality.
Q: What is the packaging process and typical bale size for SS202 Scrap?
A: The scrap is pressed or baled into compact bundles, each typically weighing between 500-1000 kg. These are securely packed, ensuring ease of handling, transportation, and storage.
Q: Which properties of SS202 Scrap provide benefits in industrial usage?
A: Key benefits include good corrosion and oxidation resistance, high density (7.8 g/cm3), minimal moisture content, non-magnetic behavior in annealed condition, and customizable sizing, all contributing to efficient processing and long-term durability of end products.
Q: How does the composition of SS202 Scrap ensure reliable results in metalworking processes?
A: The typical blend of nickel, chromium, manganese, and iron ensures consistency in alloy properties, enhancing strength, performance, and corrosion resistance in the manufacturing of new components or materials.