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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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Pipe beveling machine makes precision joint preps

A portable pipe beveling tool that is ideally suited for machining hard alloys typical of subsea applications and pulls a thick chip without cutting oils is available from Esco Tool of Holliston, Massachusetts.

Secondment to develop welding of new Duplex SS

Following a series of interactions with Nippon Steel and Sumitomo Metal Corp. (NSSMC), TWI is pleased to announce the secondment of Mr Kenta Yamada, at TWI laboratories in Cambridge.

Pamban India’s railway bridge to use stainless steel

Railways are all set to replace the 104-year-old Pamban Bridge with new vertical lift bridge.

Kern-Liebers, Expanite expand cooperation in China

After successfully launching Expanite’s surface hardening technology for stainless steel in the Chinese market an year ago, KERN-LIEBERS and Expanite has signed a joint agreement, which will expand the product offerings available from KERN-LIEBERS´ facility in Taicang, China.

Regulatory approval for duplex project

ClearSign Combustion Corporation announces that the Board of the South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) unanimously voted to approve the Duplex demonstration project at a refinery location in the greater Los Angeles area.

Long distance weld purge monitoring

Often when welding lengths of tubes and pipework fabrications of 20 metres or more, measuring the purge gas might not always be easy.

Italy’s A.D. Tubi expands manufacturing into USA

A.D. Tubi USA was founded in 2018 as an extension of A.D. Tubi Inossidabili to support the growing demand for high quality specialty welded tubes in the North American markets.

Stainless Foundry expands scope of materials approval

Stainless Foundry & Engineering, Inc. (Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA) as of November 2018 has greatly expanded its scope of approval for materials as assessed for the Pressure Equipment Directive (PEDX) 97/23/EC and 2014/68/EU.

Hygienic Fabrication can be Exotic

Bespoke stainless steel fabricators, Axium Process, specialise in hygienic engineering design, fabrication and system solutions utilising a wide range of corrosion resistant superalloys including exotic alloys.

Stainless steel in construction industry

The South African stainless steel industry is in an early developmental stage with regards to construction and cladding, despite many architectural projects having been completed over the past few decades, says South African Stainless Steel Development Association (Sassda) Western Cape regional manager Michel Basson.


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.