It is reported that China's top stainless steel maker Taigang has first taped TTS443 material, which boasts outstanding comprehensive performance to replace 304 in wide applications.

Taigang began researching since last year with a view of tapping nickel free cheaper stainless steel. By great efforts and repeatedly improving ferrite stainless' capabilities, its TTS443 was given good surface quality, mechanical, processing and welding capabilities that are equivalent to 304 steel. Trial production of the new material initiated in May 2007 and by October 2007 where 8727 tonnes was generated.

TTS443 can be used in construction, decoration, household appliance and automobile parts etc as an ideal substitute of 304 steel as it has high corrosion resistance, shaping, welding and high temperature properties.

(Sourced from MySteel.net)