Silicon The content of silicon in austenitic stainless steel is generally below 0.8% - 1.0%. As an alloy element, silicon content ranges from 2% to 7% depending on its use. Silicon is an element that strongly forms ferrite.

The ability of molybdenum to form ferrite is comparable to that of chromium. Molybdenum also promotes intermetallic compounds in stainless steels. In order to maintain a single austenite structure in austenitic stainless steel, the content of nickel, nitrogen, manganese and other austenite forming elements should be increased with the increase of molybdenum content in steel.

Recently, due to the 8-month Russia-Ukraine conflict and the coming winter, the European energy crisis has been intensifying. Natural gas prices in many places have reached record highs, and LNG ship freight rates have continued to rise. Experts say the situation may be worse next year.