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Practical articles on steel grades, standards, pipe, plate, profiles and shipping - written for procurement teams buying steel from China.
Hot Rolled vs Cold Rolled Steel: A Buyer's Guide
Differences between hot rolled and cold rolled steel in surface, tolerance, strength and price, and how to...
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Carbon Steel vs Stainless Steel: How to Choose
When carbon steel is the economical choice and when stainless steel earns its premium: corrosion, strength,...
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Stainless Steel Grades Explained: 201, 304, 316L, 430
What 201, 304, 316L and 430 actually differ in: nickel content, corrosion resistance, formability, magnetism...
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Seamless vs Welded Steel Pipe: Which to Specify?
Seamless and welded carbon steel pipe compared: manufacturing route, pressure capability, tolerance, price...
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How to Read a Mill Test Certificate (EN 10204 3.1)
A practical guide to reading EN 10204 3.1 mill test certificates: heat number, chemical composition,...
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FOB vs CIF: Shipping Steel From China Explained
FOB, CFR and CIF compared for steel buyers importing from China, including container loading, break-bulk,...
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Angle Steel, Channel Steel and I Beam: How to Choose
The three most common hot rolled profiles compared: geometry, load behavior and typical applications for...
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Steel Plate Grades and Standards: Q235B, SS400, A36, S235JR
The four structural carbon steel plate grades compared: which standard each belongs to, equivalent chemistry...
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