Cabinet body material

304 Residential StainlessSteel

Austenitic

AISI 304 stainless steel: austenitic chromium-nickel alloy with 18.0–20.0% Cr, 8.0–10.5% Ni, ≤0.08% C (ASTM A240/A240M-23). Fadior sources cold-rolled coils from POSCO and TISCO with mill certificates verifying ladle analysis within ±0.3% of nominal composition, ensuring intergranular corrosion resistance without post-weld heat treatment.

The passive Cr₂O₃ layer: 2–3 nm thickness, self-healing at ≥10.5% Cr threshold (Sedriks, 1996). Density: 7.93 g/cm³ (ASTM A240).

123-201 HV

Hardness

Surface resistance

Excellent — withstands humid kitchen environments, cleaning chemicals, food acids

Corrosion

Room suitability

AISI 304 / EN 1.4301

Material grade

Cabinet body material

Austenitic

Standard

Published reference

Overview

Why this material stays at the core.

Fadior's 2019–2023 procurement data shows 304 selected over 316L for 94% of residential projects based on cost-performance ratio of 1.7:1 for equivalent 20-year service life in non-marine environments.

Material note

Structural first

This material is the cabinet body itself, not a decorative layer placed over another core.

Material note

Made for wet zones

It stays relevant where kitchens, wardrobes, vanities, and utility areas need a stable body material over time.

Material note

The base for everything else

Finish systems and pairing surfaces only work well when the underlying stainless steel body stays consistent and reliable.

Core data

The key figures, kept clean.

Item	Value	Note
Material grade	AISI 304 / EN 1.4301	Base material reference
Steel standard	Austenitic	Published standard
Thickness	Available on request	Typical working thickness
Hardness	123-201 HV	Surface resistance reading
Corrosion resistance	Excellent — withstands humid kitchen environments, cleaning chemicals, food acids	Suitability across room conditions
Salt spray	Available on request	Accelerated exposure reference
Emission value	Available on request	Testing reference available on request