the "other" side of the equation.......

consumption



http://www.google.com.au/url?sa=t&r...60sLJb6HlQdqymYwkems0wA&bvm=bv.95039771,d.dGc


used in oil & gas - when required .....2 main types of alloys (high strength - high Cr, low Ni steels, and high corrosive environments (which use high Ni steels)

http://www.google.com.au/url?sa=t&r...3b4pFWCUDFseetR5KscynlQ&bvm=bv.95039771,d.dGc



some interesting useage data

http://www.google.com.au/url?sa=t&r...PTRWWQcZMiUeqzpJfwLU6xg&bvm=bv.95039771,d.dGc

older data - but construction and consumer durable goods look like they account for 45-50% of total stainless production

http://www.google.com.au/url?sa=t&r...jUAjYu17cz5Vbsu2I4MhJew&bvm=bv.95039771,d.dGc



obviously - the impact on nickel - is the "type" of SS being produced !

rgds
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