The appetite for nickel based stainless steel in China is growing by leaps and bounds. One sector of the economy where growth is readily apparent to the general public is the fast food industry. McDonald’s, for example, is expanding into China in big way. It is estimated that 100 new restaurants were built by the burger chain in this burgeoning new market last year. Since a standard McDonald’s restaurant uses about two tonnes of S30400 stainless steel, according to McDonald’s Canada, a significant amount of nickel-containing product will be needed for the company’s ambitious expansion plans. S30400 stainless steel is typically used for food preparation surfaces because it is durable, can be kept scrupulously clean and does not transfer any unwanted tastes to the food product.