Chemical Specification
Elements |
C |
Cr |
Cu |
Fe |
Mo |
Mn |
N |
Ni |
P |
S |
Si |
W |
Minimum |
|
24.0 |
0.5 |
REMAINDER |
3.0 |
|
0.20 |
6.00 |
|
|
|
0.50 |
Maximum |
0.030 |
26.00 |
1.0 |
|
4.0 |
1.0 |
0.30 |
8.00 |
0.030 |
0.010 |
1.00 |
1.00 |
Mechanical Properties
0.2% Proof Stress (N/mm2 ) [ksi] minimum |
550 [79.8] |
Ultimate Tensile Strength (N/mm2) [ksi] minimum |
750 [108.8]] |
Elongation (%) minimum |
25 |
Hardness (HBN) |
270max |
Reduction of Cross Section Area (%) minimum |
45 |
Charpy V-notch Impact at ambient Temp (J) [ft.lb] |
80min [59min] |
Charpy V-notch Impact at -46°C (J) [ft.lb] |
45av, 35min [33av, 25.8min] |
Additional Testing |
ASTM G48A Corrosion test at 50°C |
No pitting and weight loss <0.8g/m2 |
Ultrasonic Testing |
According to ASTM A388 |
Ferrite Content |
35%-55% |
Microstructure |
Microstructure certified free from grain boundary carbides, sigma, chi and laves phases |
Physical Properties
Density (Kg.m-3) |
7810 |
Magnetic Permeability |
33 |
Young’s Modulus (N/mm2) |
199 x 103 |
Fracture Toughness, KQ (MPa.m½) |
98 |
Specific Heat, 20°C (J.Kg-1.°K-1) |
475 |
Specific Electrical Resistance, 20°C (µO.m) |
0.80 |
Thermal conductivity, 20°C (W.m-1.°K-1) |
14.2 |
Mean coefficient of thermal expansion, 20-100°C (°K-1) |
11.1 x 10-6 |
Key Features
- High strength compared to austenitic and 22% chrome duplex stainless steels
- Excellent corrosion resistance in a wide variety of corrosive chemicals including seawater and industrial acids
- Excellent ductility and impact strength at both ambient and sub-zero temperatures
- High resistance to abrasion, erosion and cavitation erosion Excellent resistance to stress corrosion cracking
- Applicable for sour service operation
- Specified for pressure vessel applications
Application
Chemical Process Industry:
Nitric Acid Processes, Polypropylene Production, PVC Production, Dioxide, Caustic Evaporators, Equipment
Handling Organic and Fatty Acids
Marine Industry and Shipbuilding:
Propellers and Shafts, Rudders, Shaft Seals, Pumps, Bolts and Fasteners, Valves, Instrumentation, Oil and Chemical Tankers
Oil and Gas Industry:
Pumps, Valves, Pipe, Vessels, Wellhead Equipment, Subsea Equipment
Pollution Control:
Fans and pumps, Wet Scrubbers, Incinerators
Pulp and Paper Industry:
Black liquor heater tubes, Digester Blow Valves, Rotary Feed Valves, I.D.Fans, Brownstock Washers, Precipitators, Bleaching Components
Food Industry:
Sugar Cane Centrifuges, Corn and Vegetable processing plant
Agrochemicals:
Fertiliser Production (Wet phosphoric acid)
Civil Engineering:
Sewage Treatment