Stainless Steel ASTM A815 S31803: Specifications Alloy Designations

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Stainless Steel

ASTM A815 ~ S31803

SPECIFICATIONS ALLOY DESIGNATIONS


Grade UNS 31803 is similar to:
Commercial 2205~1.4462
2205
EN 1.4462Z
UNS S31803
Duplex stainless steels are extremely corrosion UNS S32205
resistant, work hardenable alloys. Their
BS 318S13
microstructures consist of a mixture of austenite and
ferrite phases. As a result, duplex stainless steels
display properties characteristic of both austenitic and SUPPLIED FORMS
ferritic stainless steels. This combination of properties
can mean some compromise when compared with pure • Fittings & Flanges
austenitic and pure ferritic grades. • Pipe
Duplex stainless steels are in most cases, tougher than
• Plate
ferritic stainless steels. Strengths of duplex stainless
steels can in some cases be double that for austenitic • Sheet
stainless steels. • Tube
Whilst duplex stainless steels are considered resistant
• Bar
to stress corrosion cracking, they are not as resistant
to this form of attack as ferritic stainless steels.
However, the corrosion resistance of the least resistant GENERIC PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
duplex stainless steels is greater than that for the most
commonly used grades of stainless steels, i.e. 304 and Property Value
316.
Duplex steels are also magnetic, a property that can be Density 7.805 g/cm³
used to easily differentiate them from common Thermal Expansion 13.7 x10-6 /K
austenitic grades of stainless.
Modulus of Elasticity 200 GPa
Property data given in this document is typical for flat
rolled products covered by ASTM A240/A240M. ASTM, Thermal Conductivity 19.0 W/m.K
EN or other standards may cover products sold. It is
Electrical Resistivity 0.085 x10-6 Ω .m
reasonable to expect specifications in these standards
to be similar but not necessarily identical to those
given in this datasheet.
MECHANICAL PROPERTIES
CHEMICAL COMPOSITION Property Value

Element % Present Proof Stress 450 Min MPa

Chromium (Cr) 21.00 - 23.00 Tensile Strength 620 Min MPa

Nickel (Ni) 4.50 - 6.50 Elongation A50 mm 25 Min %

Molybdenum (Mo) 2.50 - 3.50 Hardness Brinell 290 Max HB

Manganese (Mn) 2.00 Typical


Silicon (Si) 1.00 Typical APPLICATIONS
Nitrogen (N) 0.08 - 0.20 Duplex stainless steels are typically used in:
Carbon (C) 0.0 - 0.03 ~ Chemical processing, transport and storage
~ Oil and gas exploration and offshore rigs
Phosphorous (P) 0.0 - 0.03
~ Oil and gas refining
Sulphur (S) 0.0 - 0.02 ~ Marine environments
~ Pollution control equipment
Iron (Fe) Balance
~ Pulp & paper manufacturing
~ Chemical process plant

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Stainless Steel
ASTM A815 ~ S31803

CORROSION RESISTANCE HEAT TREATMENT


Duplex stainless steels are extremely corrosion Duplex stainless steels cannot be hardened by heat
resistant. They have high resistance to intergranular treatment. They can however be work hardened.
corrosion. Even in chloride and sulphide environments, Solution treatment or annealing can be done by rapid
duplex stainless steels exhibit very high resistance to cooling after heating to around 1100°C.
stress corrosion cracking.
The super duplex grades are even more resistant to
WELDABILITY
corrosion.
Duplex stainless steels have good weldability. All
standard welding processes can be used. They are not
HEAT RESISTANCE quite as easily welded as the austenitic grades but low
thermal expansion in duplex grades reduces distortion
The high chromium content of duplex stainless steels and residual stresses after welding. The recommended
that protects against corrosion, causes embrittlement filler material for 2205 stainless steel is 2209.
at temperatures over about 300°C.
At low temperatures duplex stainless steels have better
ductility than the ferritic and martensitic grades.
Duplex grades can readily be used down to at least -
50°C.

FABRICATION
CONTACT
Fabrication of all stainless steels should be done only
with tools dedicated to stainless steel materials.
Address: Please make contact directly with your local
Tooling and work surfaces must be thoroughly cleaned service centre, which can be found via the
before use. These precautions are necessary to avoid Locations page of our web site
cross contamination of stainless steel by easily Web: www.aalco.co.uk

corroded metals that may discolour the surface of the


fabricated product.
REVISION HISTORY

MACHINABILITY Datasheet Updated 08 July 2016


Although machinable, the high strengths of duplex
stainless steels makes machining difficult. As an
example, machining of 2205 is around 20% slower DISCLAIMER
than for 304. This Data is indicative only and as such is not to be relied upon in place of
the full specification. In particular, mechanical property requirements vary
widely with temper, product and product dimensions. All information is
Machining can be enhanced by using the following based on our present knowledge and is given in good faith. No liability will
be accepted by the Company in respect of any action taken by any third
rules:
party in reliance thereon.

~ Cutting edges must be kept sharp. Dull edges cause Please note that the 'Datasheet Update' date shown above is no guarantee
of accuracy or whether the datasheet is up to date.
excess work hardening.
~ Cuts should be light but deep enough to prevent The information provided in this datasheet has been drawn from various
recognised sources, including EN Standards, recognised industry references
work hardening by riding on the surface of the (printed & online) and manufacturers’ data. No guarantee is given that the
material. information is from the latest issue of those sources or about the accuracy of
~ Chip breakers should be employed to assist in those sources.

ensuring swarf remains clear of the work Material supplied by the Company may vary significantly from this data, but
~ Low thermal conductivity of austenitic alloys results will conform to all relevant and applicable standards.

in heat concentrating at the cutting edges. This means As the products detailed may be used for a wide variety of purposes and as
coolants and lubricants are necessary and must be the Company has no control over their use; the Company specifically
excludes all conditions or warranties expressed or implied by statute or
used in large quantities.
otherwise as to dimensions, properties and/or fitness for any particular
purpose, whether expressed or implied.

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transactions are subject to the Company’s current Conditions of Sale. The
extent of the Company’s liabilities to any customer is clearly set out in those
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