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Duplex and Super Duplex Stainless Steel Grades
| UNS |
Common name or type | EN Number | Cr | Mo | Ni | Cu | MnA | CA | NA | Other | PREN |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First-generation duplex stainless steels | |||||||||||
| S31500 | 1.4424 | 18.5 | 2.7 | 4.9 | - | 1.2-2.0 | 0.03 | 0.05-0.10 | 1.7Si | 27 | |
| S32404 | 21 | 2.2 | 6 | 1.4 | 2.0 | 0.04 | - | - | 28 | ||
| S32900 | 329C | 1.4480 | 26 | 1.5 | 4.5 | - | 1.0 | 0.08 | - | - | 31 |
| Second-generation duplex stainless steels | |||||||||||
| “Lean” duplex | |||||||||||
| S32001 | 1.4482 | 20 | 0.6 | 1.6 | - | 4.0-6.0 | 0.03 | 0.05-0.17 | - | 22 | |
| S32101 | 1.4162 | 21 | 0.4 | 1.5 | 0.5 | 4.0-6.0 | 0.04 | 0.20-0.25 | - | 26 | |
| S32202 | 1.4062 | 22.5 | 0.4 | 2.2 | - | 2.0 | 0.03 | 0.18-0.26 | - | 27 | |
| S32304 | 2304D | 1.4362 | 23 | 0.3 | 4.0 | 0.3 | 2.5 | 0.03 | 0.05-0.20 | - | 26 |
| S82011 | 21 | 0.4 | 1.5 | - | 2.0-3.0 | 0.03 | 0.15-0.27 | - | 26 | ||
| S82012 | 1.4635 | 19.5 | 0.3 | 1.2 | - | 2.0-4.0 | 0.05 | 0.16-0.26 | - | 25 | |
| S82013 | 20 | - | 1 | 0.8 | 2.5-3.5 | 0.06 | 0.20-0.30 | - | 24 | ||
| S82122 | 21 | 0.6 | 2 | 1 | 2.0-4.0 | 0.03 | 0.15-0.20 | - | 25 | ||
| 1.4655 | 22.5 | 0.3 | 4.5 | 2 | 2.0 | 0.03 | 0.05-0.20 | - | 26 | ||
| 1.4669 | 22 | 0.5 | 2 | 2.2 | 1.0-3.0 | 0.045 | 0.12-0.20 | - | 26 | ||
| Molybdenum-containing “lean” duplex | |||||||||||
| S32003 | 21.5 | 1.8 | 3.3 | - | 2.0 | 0.03 | 0.14-0.20 | - | 30 | ||
| S81921 | 21 | 1.5 | 3 | 2.0-4.0 | 0.03 | 0.14-0.20 | - | 27 | |||
| S82031 | 1.4637 | 21 | 1 | 3 | 2.5 | 0.05 | 0.14-0.24 | - | 27 | ||
| S82121 | 21.5 | 0.8 | 3 | 1.0-2.5 | 0.035 | 0.15-0.25 | - | 27 | |||
| S82441 | 1.4662 | 23.5 | 1.5 | 3.5 | 2.5-4.0 | 0.03 | 0.20-0.30 | - | 33 | ||
| “Standard” duplex | |||||||||||
| S31803 | 2205D | 1.4462 | 21 | 2.7 | 5.0 | - | 2.0 | 0.03 | 0.08-0.20 | - | 31 |
| S32205 | 2205D | 1.4462 | 22 | 3 | 5.0 | - | 2.0 | 0.03 | 0.14-0.20 | - | 35 |
| S31200 | 1.4460 | 25 | 1.7 | 6.0 | - | 2.0 | 0.03 | 0.14-0.20 | - | 32 | |
| S32950 | 26.5 | 1.5 | 4.8 | - | 2.0 | 0.03 | 0.15-0.35 | - | 34 | ||
| S31260 | 1.4481 | 25 | 3 | 7 | 0.5 | 1.0 | 0.03 | 0.10-0.30 | 0.3W | 37 | |
| S32808 | 27 | 1 | 7 | - | 1.1 | 0.03 | 0.30-0.40 | 2.3W | 39 | ||
| “Super” duplex | |||||||||||
| S32506 | 25 | 3 | 6 | - | 1.0 | 0.03 | 0.08-0.20 | 0.15W | 40 | ||
| S32520 | 1.4507 | 25 | 4 | 6.5 | 1 | 1.5 | 0.03 | 0.20-0.35 | - | 41 | |
| S32550 | 255D | 1.4507 | 25 | 3.5 | 6 | 2 | 1.5 | 0.04 | 0.10-0.25 | - | 40 |
| S32750 | 2507D | 1.4410 | 25 | 4 | 7 | - | 1.2 | 0.03 | 0.24-0.32 | - | 42 |
| S32760 | Z100D | 1.4501 | 25 | 3.5 | 7 | 0.7 | 1.0 | 0.03 | 0.20-0.30 | 0.7W | 41 |
| S32906 | 1.4477 | 28 | 2 | 6 | - | 0.80-1.5 | 0.03 | 0.30-0.40 | - | 40 | |
| S39274 | 25 | 3 | 7 | 0.5 | 1.0 | 0.03 | 0.24-0.32 | 1.8W | 42 | ||
| S39277 | 25 | 3.5 | 7 | 1.5 | 0.80 | 0.025 | 0.23-0.33 | 1W | |||
| “Hyper” duplex | |||||||||||
| S32707 | 1.4658 | 27 | 4.8 | 6.5 | - | 1.5 | 0.03 | 0.30-0.50 | 1.0Co | 50 | |
| S33207 | 1.4485 | 30 | 3.5 | 7 | - | 1.5 | 0.03 | 0.40-0.60 | - | 52 | |
| Austenitic stainless steels | |||||||||||
| S30403 | 304LC | 1.4307 | 18 | - | 8 | - | 2.0 | 0.03 | 0.10 | - | 20 |
| S31603 | 316LC | 1.4404 | 16 | 2 | 11 | - | 2.0 | 0.03 | 0.10 | - | 24 |
| S31703 | 317LC | 1.4438 | 18 | 3 | 11 | - | 2.0 | 0.03 | 0.10 | - | 29 |
| N08904 | 904LD | 1.4539 | 20 | 4.1 | 24 | 1.0 | 2.0 | 0.02 | - | - | 34 |
| N08367 | 20 | 6 | 24 | - | 2.0 | 0.03 | 0.18-0.25 | - | 43 | ||
| S31254 | 1.4547 | 20 | 6 | 18 | 0.8 | 1.0 | 0.02 | 0.18-0.22 | - | 43 | |
ASTM Designation Is Different For Each Grade, Refer The Below Table To Know The Manufacturing Standard Of Duplex Steel Long Flat Products
Equivalents Of Stainless Steel Duplex And SDSS Material

| Trade Name | DUPLEX | DUPLEX | 2205 DUPLEX | SUPER DUPLEX 2507 | FERRALIUM 225 | ZERON 100 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNS # | S31200 | S31803 | S32205 | S32750 | S32550 | S32760 |
| Seamless Welded Pipe (without Filler Metal) |
A/SA790 | A/SA790 | A/SA790 | A/SA790 | A/SA790 | A/SA790 |
| Welded Pipe (with Filler Metal) |
A928 | A928 | A928 | A928 | A928 | A928 |
| Seamless & Welded General Service Tubing (without Filler Metal) |
A/SA789 | A/SA789 | A/SA789 | A/SA789 | A/SA789 | A/SA789 |
| Sanitary Tubing | - | A270 | A270 | A270 | - | - |
| Buttweld Fittings* | - | A/SA815 | A/SA815 | A/SA815 | A/SA815 | A/SA815 |
| Forged Fittings | A/SA182 F50 |
A/SA182 F51 |
A/SA182 F60 |
A/SA182 F53 |
A/SA182 F61 |
A/SA182 F55 |
| Flanges | A/SA182 F50 |
A/SA182 F51 |
A/SA182 F60 |
A/SA182 F53 |
A/SA182 F61 |
A/SA182 F55 |
| Bar | - | A/SA479 A/SA276 |
A/SA479 A/SA276 |
A/SA479 A/SA276 |
A/SA479 A/SA276 |
A/SA479 A/SA276 |
| Plate | A/SA240 | A/SA240 | A/SA240 | A/SA240 | A/SA240 | A/SA240 |
| Forged Valves | A/SA182 F50 |
A/SA182 F51 |
A/SA182 F60 |
A/SA182 F53 |
A/SA182 F61 |
A/SA182 F55 |
Check Most Suitable Temperature Range For DSS And SDSS Material, Know Their Properties And Melting Range
Mechanical Properties Of DSS And SDSS Material

| Grades | Melting Point (°F) | Melting Point (°C) | Density (lb/in 3) | Density (g/cm 3) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S31803 / S32205 | 2588 -2669 | 1420 -1465 | 0.285 | 7.805 |
| S32750 / S32760 | 2460 | 1350 | 0.281 | 7.8 |
Tensile Strength of Duplex SS
| Grade | UNS | Yield strength (0.2% MPa) |
Tensile Strength (MPa) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2304 | S32304 | 400 (58) | 600 (87) |
| 2205 | S32205 | 450 (65) | 655 (95) |
| 2507 | S32750 | 550 (80) | 795 (116) |
As per NASA (Technical Note No. 411) Rapid Chemical Test Can Be Performed To Compare Chromium And Molybdenum Contents In DSS SDSS Material
Composition Of Duplex & Super Duplex Material
| Grade | Nickel | Manganese | Silicon | Carbon | Sulfur | Chromium | Molybdenum | Nitrogen | Phosphorus | Iron |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S 31803 | 6.50 | 2 | 1.00 | 0 .030 | 0.020 | 22 | 3.0 -3.5 | 0.14 -0.20 | 0.030 | 63.72 |
| S32205 | 6.50 | 2 | 1.00 | 0 .030 | 0.020 | 21 | 2.5 | 0.8 -0.20 | 0.030 | 63.54 |
| S32750 | 6.00 - 8.00 | 1.20 | 0.80 | 0.030 | 0.020 | 24.00 - 26.00 | 3.00 - 5.00 | 0.24 - 0.32 | 0.035 | 58.095 |
| S32760 | 6.00 - 8.00 | 1.00 | 1.00 | 0.05 | 0.010 | 24.00 - 26.00 | 3.00 - 4.00 | 0.20 - 0.30 | 0.030 | 57.61 |
Stress Corrosion Cracking (SCC) Testing Is Performed To Know The Failure Of Material At High Temperature, Refer Below Table For Duplex Steel SDSS Chloride Limit
Chloride SCC Resistance Testing Of DSS And Super Duplex SS Material In Boiling Salt Solutions

| Alloy | 42% MgCl2 | 26% NaCl | 33% LiCl |
|---|---|---|---|
| Austenitic SST | |||
| Type 304L (S30403) | SCC | SCC | SCC |
| Type 316L (S31603) | SCC | SCC | SCC |
| 904L (N08904) | SCC | No Cracking | SCC |
| 6% Mo SST | SCC | No Cracking | SCC |
| Alloy 20 (N08020) | SCC | No Cracking | No Cracking |
| Duplex SST | |||
| 2205 (S32205) | SCC | No Cracking | No Cracking |
| 255 (S32550) | SCC | No Cracking | --- |
| 2507 (32750) | SCC | No Cracking | --- |
Application Of Duplex Alloy
- Chemical process plant
- Pollution control equipment
- Oil refining
- Transport and storage
- Gas exploration
- Offshore rigs
- Marine environments
- Paper manufacturing
What is Super Duplex Stainless Steel used for
- Oil & Gas
- Bolts and Fasteners
- Pollution control scrubbers
- Pump Shafts
- Water Treatment
- Vegetable Processing
- Marine Applications
Compare The Pressure Rating Of DSS Super Duplex Steel Accordance To European (EN 13480-3), American (ASME B31.3), German (DIN 2413) Swedish (RN 78) Standard
DSS And SDSS Tubular Pressure Rating For Vessels And Boilers
| Grade | Maximum internal pressure, bar | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20°C | 50°C | 100°C | 150°C | 200°C | 250°C | 300°C | 350°C | 400°C | |
| 1.4547 (254 SMO) |
1579 | 1421 | 1254 | 1138 | 1045 | 984 | 929 | 905 | 882 |
| 1.4462 (SAF 2205) |
1858 | 1858 | 1672 | 1556 | 1440 | 1370 | - | - | - |
1.4410 |
2322 | 2322 | 2230 | 2067 | 1951 | 1881 | - | - | - |
American Standard ASME B31.3 Pressure Rating
| Grades | Bar (Max internal pressure) | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 (°F) | 200 (°F) | 300 (°F) | 400 (°F) | 500 (°F) | 600 (°F) | 700 (°F) | |
| S32750 (SAF 2507) |
909 | 853 | 817 | 799 | 796 | 796 | - |
| S 31803 | 705 | 705 | 679 | 653 | 639 | 632 | - |
| S31254 (254 SMO) |
632 | 632 | 503 | 465 | 437 | 420 | 408 |
Pressure Rating As per DIN 2413 German Standard
| Grade | Maximum internal pressure, bar |
|||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20°C | 100°C | 150°C | 200°C | 250°C | 300°C | 350°C | 400°C | |
| 1.4462 (SAF 2205) |
1665 | 1332 | 1443 | 1335 | 1270 | - | - | - |
| (1.4410) (SAF 2507) |
1984 | 1732 | 1869 | 1764 | 1701 | - | - | - |
Pressure Rating As per RN 78 Swedish Code
| Grade | Maximum internal pressure, bar |
|||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20°C | 100°C | 150°C | 200°C | 250°C | 300°C | 350°C | 400°C | |
| 2377 (SAF 2205) |
1918 | 1534 | 1428 | 1321 | 1257 | - | - | - |
| 2328 (SAF 2507) |
2344 | 2046 | 1897 | 1790 | 1726 | - | - | - |
Difference Between Duplex and Super Duplex Material
Super Duplex Thermal Expansion Coefficient
| Properties | UNS S32750 | UNS S31803 | UNS S32760 | UNS S32205 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Specific Heat Capacity | 480 J/kg-K | 480 J/kg-K | 480 J/kg-K | 480 J/kg-K |
| Max Temp: Corrosion | 450 °C (840 (°F)) | 430 °C (810 (°F)) | 450 °C (840 (°F)) | 440 °C (820 (°F)) |
| Max Temperature: Mechanical | 1100 °C (2010 (°F)) | 1060 °C (1940 (°F)) | 1100 °C (2010 (°F)) | 1070 °C (1970 (°F)) |
| Thermal Conductivity | 15 W/m-K | 16 W/m-K | 15 W/m-K | 15 W/m-K |
| Thermal Expansion | 12 µm/m-K | 13 µm/m-K | 13 µm/m-K | 13 µm/m-K |
| Melting Completion | 1450 °C (2640°F) | 1450 °C (2640°F) | 1460 °C (2660°F) | 1450 °C (2640°F) |
| Latent Heat of Fusion | 300 J/g | 300 J/g | 300 J/g | 300 J/g |
| Melting Onset | 1400 °C (2560 (°F)) | 1400 °C (2560 (°F)) | 1410 °C (2570 (°F)) | 1400 °C (2560 (°F)) |
Electrical Propertie Of DSS And SDSS
| Values | |
| Electrical Resistance | 0,8 µΩm |
Difference Between Duplex Alloy Heat Treatment
| Supplied by AWI | Temperature | Cooling |
|---|---|---|
| Spring Temper | 250 °C (480 °F) | Air |
HSN Code of DSS And Super Duplex Alloy Material
| HS Code Duplex stainless steel Import | ||
|---|---|---|
| HSN Code | No of Shipments | Description |
| 73041190 | 65 | Other |
| 7222 | Bars And Rods | |
| 7306 | Other Tubes and Pipes | |
| 72221119 | 213 | Other |
| 73064000 | 44 | Circular cross-section |
| 72223099 | 169 | Other |
| 7219 | Flat-Rolled Products | |
| 7304 | Hollow Profiles and Seamless | |
| 72192112 | 62 | Exceeding 14 mm |
| HS Code Duplex stainless steel Export | ||
| HSN Code | No of Shipments | Description |
| 72222012 | 43 | Nickel chromium |
| 73072100 | 43 | Flanges |
| 7222 | Other Bars And Rods | |
| 7307 | Tube Or Pipe Fittings | |
| 84841090 | 100 | Other |
| 73072900 | 36 | Other |
| 8484 | Gaskets | |
| 73072300 | 98 | Butt welding fittings |
Welding Consumables for Duplex SS
| PROCESS | AWS CLASSIFICATION |
|---|---|
| SMAW | E2595-15 |
| GTAW | ER 2209 |
| GTAW | ER2594 |
| SMAW | E2209-16 |
| SMAW | E2553-16 |
Duplex Stainless Steel is Magnetic or Not and Characteristics
Duplex Characteristics
- Restricted to (300 deg. C)
- More difficult to form
- Weldable
- Stress corrosion cracking
- Wide range (Corrosion Resistance)
- Twice design strength
