Austenitic stainless steels contain iron, chromium and nickel. They are non-magnetic and have a lower thermal conductivity compared to their ferritic counterparts. They are easy to weld and represent more than 50% of the stainless steel usage. You can find austenitic stainless steel plates in a vast range of applications: chemical industry, large reaction vessels, nuclear industry and cryogenic applications that require corrosion resistance as well as ductility at low temperatures.