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Duplex Stainless Steels

Duplex stainless steels have a ferritic-austenitic microstructure, in roughly equal proportions 50% ferrite and 50% austenite. Duplex combines many of the attractive properties of ferritic and austenitic stainless steels into one.

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Different variants for Duplex

Duplex stainless steels are designed to provide better corrosion resistance, in particular to stress corrosion and pitting corrosion. The microstructure leads to higher strength than standard austenitic stainless steels such as Type 304 or 316. Duplex stainless steels have become more and more popular in recent years. There are several variants available, such as Duplex 2205, Superduplex 2507 or lean duplex with lower nickel content.

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NORSOK-M650 qualification of manufacturers

Highland Foundry Ltd, Surrey, BC Canada, is pleased to announce the successful completion of updating the 22Cr (MDS D46) Duplex and 25Cr (MDS D56) Super Duplex casting Qualification Test Records (QTR’s) to the current Rev.5 for NORSOK M-630 Edition 6 and M-650 Edition 4.

Sydney cyclist bridge

Duplex stainless steel forms an integral part in creating one of Sydney’s most exciting new structures. Located in Macquarie Park, the cyclist bridge provides visual flair, safe accessibility, and excitement to the area.

Posco wins bronze for laser welded tubes

Posco won a bronze prize in the annual ISSF Awards for its laser welded duplex stainless (329J4L) tube for gas gas heaters.

Stamicarbon signs licensing contract with Abu Qir

Stamicarbon has signed a contract with Abu Qir Fertilizers Co., in Alexandria, Egypt, for the revamp of one of their urea melt plants (known as Abu Qir 3).

Amarinth deliver API 610 VS4 and OH2 pumps to Bu Haseer

Amarinth has delivered two API 610 VS4 vertical pumps and two API 610 OH2 horizontal pumps to the ADNOC Bu Haseer full field development project.

Sandvik wins coiled tubing contract in Central America

Sandvik has won a contract to supply seamless coiled tubing made from its SAF 2507®super duplex stainless steel to a geothermal plant in Central America.

Duplex World Virtual Conference; 3 afternoons, 3 themes

Did you know that Duplex World Virtual Conference 2021 will run over three afternoons (1-3 June), each with a different theme?

F55: A super duplex stainless steel – TJC STEEL

F55 is a kind of super duplex stainless steel, superior to the 2205 in overall performance. "Super" refers to the high alloying of its components.

PDI Stanchion Series designed for harsh environments

New Yorker Electronics has released the new Power Dynamics, Inc. (PDI) watertight Power Stanchion series designed for harsh environments and rugged applications.

HFW Helical Spiral Serrated Finned Tubes

HFW Serrated Finned Tubes is short for High Frequency Welded Helical Spiral Serrated Finned Tubes. Helical serrated finned tubes, serrated fins cut from a metal strip and then helically wound around the tubes.The important features of this configuration are Efficiency, effective bond of fins to tubes under all conditions of temperature and pressure, and ability to withstand high fin side temperatures.


The advantages of Duplex Stainless Steels

Corrosion Resistance: Duplex stainless steel has excellent corrosion resistance due to its high chromium and molybdenum content. It is particularly resistant to stress corrosion cracking and pitting, which makes it suitable for use in harsh environments.

Strength: Duplex stainless steel is much stronger than conventional austenitic stainless steels, which allows for thinner and lighter constructions without sacrificing durability.

Toughness: Duplex stainless steel has a high toughness, which means it is resistant to brittle fracture and impact. This property makes it suitable for use in cryogenic applications.

Cost-effectiveness: Although duplex stainless steel is more expensive than conventional austenitic stainless steels, its superior properties can lead to cost savings in the long run by reducing maintenance and downtime.

Versatility: Duplex stainless steel can be used in a wide range of applications, including chemical processing, oil and gas, marine, and pulp and paper industries. It is also used in construction and architecture due to its aesthetic appeal.