Taiwan’s Yieh United Steel Corp. (Yusco) has added a new stainless steel grade YU445 to its catalogue.

With high Cr, extremely low C, controlling N and adding Nb & Ti, YU445 possesses similar anti-corrosion to 304. It can be widely applied for kitchenware, household appliance, construction decoration and automotive exhaust system.

Besides, it holds cost advantaged and stability in price. Starting YU445 mass production next year, Yusco seemingly strategizes to break away the "nickel chain" as most major mills have been losing money this year since nickel tumbled down to US$25,000/ton.

YU445 can serve as an ideal substitute for grade 304, yet with greater performance in deep drawing ability. Now, there's a saying around the mills "Nickel-free means trouble-free".