
| Type / Grade | Description | Relative value |
|---|---|---|
| 316 stainless | Marine grade containing molybdenum, non-magnetic, corrosion-resistant | Highest |
| 304 stainless (18/8) | The most common grade, non-magnetic, used in kitchens and industry | High |
| 430 / 400-series | Ferritic and magnetic, contains little or no nickel | Lower |
| Mixed / dirty stainless | Stainless with attachments or contamination | Lower |
Value driver: nickel content. A quick magnet test helps grade it – non-magnetic (300-series) stainless pays more than magnetic (400-series).
Stainless steel is priced mainly on its nickel content. The 300-series grades (304 and 316) contain nickel, are non-magnetic, and pay the most – with 316 the highest because it also contains molybdenum.
The 400-series grades (like 430) are magnetic, contain little nickel, and pay less. A simple magnet test tells the two families apart: if a magnet sticks strongly, it is usually lower-grade.
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