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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.

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.

NSSC® makes NSSC2120, weldable lean duplex

newsitemNSSC (Nippon Steel & Sumikin Stainless Steel Corporation) has successfully developed NSSC2120 (21Cr-2Ni-N), the world’s first type 304 substituting type lean duplex stainless steel with high heat-input weldability.

Rolled Alloys to open new Richburg, SC facility

newsitemRolled Alloys intends to open its newest facility in South Carolina. The new 33,000sq/ft service center will feature an extensive inventory of stainless and alloy bar products and processing equipment.

Sunoco, Carlyle in discussion for JV

Sunoco, Inc. has entered into exclusive discussions with The Carlyle Group, a global alternative asset manager, regarding a potential joint venture involving Sunoco's 330,000 barrel-per-day refinery in Philadelphia.If a transaction were to go through, Sunoco would contribute its Philadelphia refinery assets in exchange for a non-operating minority interest in the joint venture.

INTECSEA awarded URF Design Engineering

McDermott has awarded INTECSEA the Design Engineering for the Ichthys Field Development project in the Browse Basin, offshore Western Australia.

Tata Steel secures deepwater contract

newsitemTata Steel has been awarded an eight-figure US dollar contract to supply pipe for Enterprise Products Partners L.P.’s new crude oil export pipeline in the Gulf of Mexico’s Keathley Canyon area.

Rio Tinto to implement driverless trucks

newsitemRio Tinto will put driverless trucks into a production iron ore mine in Western Australia's Pilbara region, following a five truck trial in its West Angelas mine. The company will deploy ten automated Komatsu haul trucks to the Junction South East pit of its Yandicoogina mine.

STI/SPFA elects new directors and officers

newsitemMembers of STI/SPFA have elected new members to its 2012 Board of Directors at the organization’s recent annual meeting in Tucson, Arizona.

Hamilton Metals Opens New Facility

  Hamilton Metals, one of the largest stocking distributors of Corrosion Resistant Alloys (CRA) for the exploration and production industry, has opened a new stocking facility in Edmonton, Alberta.

David Hogan retires from ATI

newsitemAllegheny Technologies Incorporated (ATI) has announced that David M. Hogan, Executive Vice President, Engineered Products Segment, will retire as of 1 April 2012.

TCT Stainless adds second mill

newsitemTCT Stainless Steel, Inc, a Sterling Heights, MI based stainless service center has recently improved their processing capabilities by adding a second mill.


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. There are several variants available, such as Duplex 2205, Superduplex 2507 or lean duplex with lower nickel content.

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.