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Duplex Steel

The basic concept of duplex stainless steel is to produce a chemical composition that creates an equal mix of austenite and ferrite. This balance of phases provides the following: Higher strength – The range of 0.2% PS for the current duplex grades is from 400 – 550 MPa.









Grade UNS Number Composition (%) Density (g/cm³) Melting Point (°C) Tensile Strength (MPa) Yield Strength (MPa) Elongation (%) Applications
Duplex 2205 S32205 Cr 22-23, Ni 4.5-6.5, Mo 2.5-3.5, N 0.14-0.20, Fe balance, C ≤ 0.03 7.8 1420-1460 620-850 450-550 25-30 Chemical processing, oil and gas, marine environments, heat exchangers, pressure vessels
Duplex 2304 S32304 Cr 21.5-24.5, Ni 3-5.5, Mo ≤ 0.6, N 0.05-0.20, Fe balance, C ≤ 0.03 7.8 1420-1460 620-760 400-500 25-30 Pulp and paper industry, structural applications, storage tanks, water treatment
Duplex 2101 S32101 Cr 21-22, Ni 1.35-1.70, Mn 4-6, Mo ≤ 0.8, N 0.20-0.25, Fe balance, C ≤ 0.04 7.8 1420-1460 600-800 450-550 30-35 Chemical processing, water treatment, food processing, pulp and paper industry
Duplex 2507 S32750 Cr 24-26, Ni 6-8, Mo 3-5, N 0.24-0.32, Fe balance, C ≤ 0.03 7.8 1350-1400 800-1000 550-800 15-25 Offshore oil and gas, chemical processing, marine environments, desalination plants
Duplex 2707 S32707 Cr 27-28, Ni 6-8, Mo 4.5-5.5, N 0.30-0.35, Fe balance, C ≤ 0.03 7.8 1350-1400 900-1100 600-800 15-25 Oil and gas industry, chemical processing, marine applications, heat exchangers
Duplex 2202 S32202 Cr 22-23, Ni 1-1.4, Mn 3.5-5.5, Mo 0.2-0.6, N 0.15-0.25, Fe balance, C ≤ 0.03 7.8 1400-1450 620-780 450-550 25-30 Storage tanks, bridges, pressure vessels, structural applications

The Duplex Tube Fittings are renowned for their dual microstructure phase. The microstructure of DSS Bulkhead Tube Fittings is an equivalent 50 % each austenite and ferrite. Therefore the Duplex Steel Instrument Tube Fittings share characteristics of both steel classes.








EN Number Alloy Designation Composition (%) Density (g/cm³) Melting Point (°C) Tensile Strength (MPa) Yield Strength (MPa) Elongation (%) Applications
EN 1.4462 X2CrNiMoN22-5-3 C ≤ 0.03, Cr 21.0-23.0, Ni 4.5-6.5, Mo 2.5-3.5, N 0.08-0.20 7.80 1400-1450 650-950 450-600 20-25 Chemical processing, marine environments
EN 1.4410 X4CrNiMo16-5-1 C ≤ 0.03, Cr 24.0-26.0, Ni 6.0-8.0, Mo 4.0-5.0, N 0.20-0.30 7.80 1450-1500 800-1000 600-800 15-20 Oil and gas, chemical processing, heat exchangers
EN 1.4501 X2CrNiMoCuWN25-7-4 C ≤ 0.03, Cr 24.0-26.0, Ni 7.0-9.0, Mo 4.0-5.0, Cu 0.5-1.0, W 0.8-1.2, N 0.20-0.30 7.80 1450-1500 800-1000 600-800 15-20 Chemical processing, petrochemical, marine environments
EN 1.4417 X3CrNiMo13-4 C ≤ 0.03, Cr 23.0-26.0, Ni 5.0-7.0, Mo 1.5-2.5, N ≤ 0.20 7.80 1400-1450 650-950 450-600 20-25 Chemical processing, marine environments


Duplex steel plates are flat, broad sheets of material that find applications in structural and industrial projects. Their high strength and corrosion resistance make them valuable for constructing pressure vessels, storage tanks, and various structural components.