Stainless Steel Duplex Steel Plate ASME SA240 S32205 , S31803
we has an extensive inventory of 2205 stainless steel plate in
thicknesses from 3/16" through 3". The yield strength is about
twice that of austenitic stainless steels, thus allowing a designer
to save weight and making the alloy more cost competitive when
compared to 316L or 317L.
Alloy 2205 (UNS S32305/S31803) is a 22% chromium, 3% molybdenum,
5-6% nickel, nitrogen alloyed duplex stainless steel with high
general, localized, and stress corrosion resistance properties in
addition to high strength and excellent impact toughness.
Alloy 2205 provides pitting and crevice corrosion resistance
superior to 316L or 317L austenitic stainless steels in almost all
corrosive media. It also has high corrosion and erosion fatigue
properties as well as lower thermal expansion and higher thermal
conductivity than austenitic.
General Properties
Alloy 2205 is a 22% Chromium, 3% Molybdenum, 5-6% Nickel nitrogen
alloyed duplex stainless steel with high general, localized and
stress corrosion resistance properties in addition to high strength
and excellent impact toughness.
Alloy 2205 provides pitting and crevice corrosion resistance
superior to 316L or 317L austenitic stainless steels in almost all
corrosive media. It also has high corrosion and erosion fatigue
properties as well as lower thermal expansion and higher thermal
conductivity than austenitic.
The yield strength is about twice that of austenitic stainless
steels. This allows a designer to save weight and makes the alloy
more cost competitive when compared to 316L or 317L.
Alloy 2205 is particularly suitable for applications covering the
-50°F/+600°F temperature range. Temperatures outside this range may
be considered but need some restrictions, particularly for welded
structures.
Applications
Pressure vessels, tanks, piping, and heat exchangers in the
chemical processing industry
Piping, tubing, and heat exchangers for the handling of gas and oil
Effluent scrubbing systems
Pulp and paper industry digesters, bleaching equipment, and
stock-handling systems
Rotors, fans, shafts, and press rolls requiring combined strength
and corrosion resistance
Cargo tanks for ships and trucks
Food processing equipment
Biofuels plants
Standards
ASTM/ASME...........A240 UNS S32205/S31803
EURONORM...........1.4462 X2CrNiMoN 22.5.3
AFNOR...................Z3 CrNi 22.05 AZ
DIN.........................W. Nr 1.4462
Chemical Analysis
Typical values (Weight %)
C | Cr | Ni | Mo | N | Others |
0.020 | 22.1 | 5.6 | 3.1 | 0.18 | S=0.001 |
PREN = [Cr%] = 3.3 [Mo%] = 16 [N%] ≥ 34 |
Mechanical Properties
Mechanical Properties at Room Temperature
| ASTM A 240 | Typical |
Yield Strength 0.2%, ksi | 65 min. | 74 |
Tensile Strength, ksi | 90 min. | 105 |
Elongation % | 25 min. | 30 |
Hardness HB | 293 max. | 256 |
Tensile Properties at Elevated Temperatures
Temperature °F | 122 | 212 | 392 | 572 |
Yield Strength (0.2%), ksi | 60 | 52 | 45 | 41 |
Tensile Strength, ksi | 96 | 90 | 83 | 81 |
Physical Properties
Temperature °F | | 68 | 212 | 392 | 572 |
Density | lb/in3 | 0.278 | -- | -- | -- |
Modulus of Elasticity | psi x 106 | 27.6 | 26.1 | 25.4 | 24.9 |
Linear Expansion (681T4F-T) | 10-6/°F | -- | 7.5 | 7.8 | 8.1 |
Thermal Conductivity | Btu/h ft. °F | 8.7 | 9.2 | 9.8 | 10.4 |
Heat Capacity | Btu/lb/°F | 0.112 | 0.119 | 0.127 | 0.134 |
Electrical Resistivity | in x 10-6 | 33.5 | 35.4 | 37.4 | 39.4 |
Processing
Hot Forming
Forming below 600°F is recommended whenever possible. When hot
forming is required, the workpiece should be heated uniformly and
worked in the range of 1750 to 2250°F. Alloy 2205 is quite soft at
these temperatures and is readily formed. Above this range, 2205 is
subject to hot tearing. Immediately below this range, the austenite
becomes substantially stronger than the ferrite and may cause
cracking, a particular danger to “cold” edges. Below 1700°F there
can be rapid formation of intermetallic phases because of the
combination of temperature and deformation. Whenever hot forming is
done, it should be followed by a full solution anneal at 1900°F
minimum and rapid quench to restore phase balance, toughness, and
corrosion resistance. Stress relieving is not required or
recommended; however, if it must be performed, the material should
receive a full solution anneal at 1900°F minimum, followed by rapid
cooling or water quenching.
Cold Forming
Alloy 2205 is readily sheared and cold formed on equipment suited
to working stainless steels. However, because of the high strength
and rapid work hardening of 2205, forces substantially higher than
those for austenitic steels are required to cold form 2205. Also
because of the high strength, a somewhat larger allowance must be
made for springback.
Heat Treatment
Alloy 2205 should be annealed at 1900°F minimum, followed by rapid
cooling, ideally by water quenching. This treatment applies to both
solution annealing and stress relieving. Stress relief treatments
at any lower temperature carry the risk of precipitation of
detrimental intermetallic or nonmetallic phases.