Duplex 2205 Stainless Steel Pipes & Tubes

Material Description UNS S31803, S32205 EN Number 1.4462 Chemical Composition, % Cr Ni Mo C N Mn Si P S Fe 22.0-23.0 4.5-6.5 3.0-3.5 .03 max .14-.20 2.0 max 1.0 max .03 max .02 max Bal. Duplex 2205 is a nitrogen enhanced duplex stainless steel that was developed to combat common corrosion problems encountered with the 300 series stainless steels. “Duplex” describes a family of stainless steels that are neither fully austenitic, like 304 stainless, nor purely ferritic, like 430 stainless. The structure of 2205 duplex stainless steel consists of austenite pools surrounded by a continuous ferrite phase. In the annealed condition, 2205 contains approximately 40-50% ferrite. Often referred to as the work horse grade, 2205 is the most widely used grade in the duplex family of stainless steels. The advantage of a duplex structure is that it combines the favorable qualities of a ferritic alloy (stress corrosion cracking resistance and high strength) with those of an

Usage of 2205 Duplex stainless steel should be limited to temperatures below 600° F.  Extended elevated temperature exposure can embrittle 2205 stainless.

Corrosion Resistance

2205 duplex stainless steel is a cost effective solution for many applications where the 300 series stainless steels are susceptible to chloride stress corrosion cracking. Stress corrosion cracking occurs when stainless steels are subjected to tensile stress, while in contact with solutions containing chlorides. Increasing temperatures also increase the susceptibility of stainless steels to stress corrosion cracking.

The combination of chromium, molybdenum and nitrogen convey the good resistance of 2205 to chloride pitting and crevice corrosion. This resistance is extremely important for services such as marine environments, brackish water, bleaching operations, closed loop water systems and some food processing applications. The high chromium, molybdenum and nitrogen contents of 2205 provide corrosion resistance superior to common stainless steels, such as, 316L and 317L in most environments.

Application

● Chemical process vessels, piping and relevant heat exchanger tubing

● Pulp mill digesters, bleach washers, chip pre-steaming vessels

● Food processing equipment

● Oil field piping and relevant heat exchanger tubing

● Flue gas desulfurization equipment

Seamless Tube Information

Specification: ASTM A-789 / ASME SA-789, ASTM A-790 / ASME SA-790, EN10216-5

Outside Diameter: 6.0-406 mm (1/4’’ – 16’’)

Wall Thickness: 0.5-35 mm (0.0196’’ – 1.378’’)

Length: Max.33000 mm (the maximum length is for the scope of special diameters and walls)

Other sizes are on the request