Representation method of steel grade in China (IX): Stainless steel and heat resistant steel
The grades of stainless steel and heat-resistant steel are indicated by alloy element symbols and Arabic numerals specified in the standard. For cutting stainless steel and free cutting heat-resistant steel, add "Y" at the head of the grade. Generally, one Arabic numeral is used to represent the average carbon content (in thousands); When the average carbon content is ≥ 1.00%, it is represented by two Arabic numerals; When the upper limit of carbon content is less than 0.10%, the carbon content is represented by "0"; When the upper limit of carbon content is ≤ 0.03% and > 0.01% (ultra-low carbon),…