Stainless Steel Pipe Duplex F55 UNS S32760 Corrosion Resistant Pipes
Duplex F55, often referred to by its UNS designation UNS S32760, is a super duplex stainless steel that is highly alloyed and designed for high strength and excellent corrosion resistance. It is not a nickel alloy but a stainless steel. It is composed primarily of iron, with a high percentage of chromium and nickel, and significant amounts of molybdenum and nitrogen, enhancing its corrosion resistance and strength. Here are detailed attributes and applications of Duplex F55 pipes:
Specifications and Standards
Duplex F55 pipes are produced according to international standards and specifications, such as:
- ASTM A789 / ASME SA789 (Standard Specification for Seamless and Welded Ferritic/Austenitic Stainless Steel Tubing for General Service)
- ASTM A790 / ASME SA790 (Standard Specification for Seamless and Welded Ferritic/Austenitic Stainless Steel Pipe)
- Oil and Gas Industry: Equipment such as pipes, valves, pumps, and heat exchangers that require excellent corrosion resistance and high strength in sour environments often use super duplex materials.
- Desalination Plants: The sea-water resistance of F55 makes it suitable for high-pressure piping and other components in desalination plants.
- Chemical Processing: Because of its resistance to a wide variety of chemicals, super duplex stainless steel is used in reactors, tanks, and piping in chemical processing industries.
- Marine and Shipping Industry: Its strength and corrosion resistance in marine environments make it suitable for use in shafts, rudders, and shaft seals.
Physical and Mechanical Properties
- Density: Approximately 7.8 g/cm³
- Tensile Strength: Around 750 MPa to 930 MPa
- Yield Strength (0.2% Offset): Minimum 550 MPa
- Elongation: About 25% minimum
Duplex F55 is distinguished by its superior combination of mechanical strength and corrosion resistance, making it a material of choice for critical applications that require both high-performance and long-lasting durability in aggressive environments. It is widely used for piping systems and other components in demanding sectors like offshore oil and gas, chemical processing, and marine engineering.
Grade |
UNS |
Tensile Strength
(MPa min)
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Yield Strength
(MPa min)
|
Reduction of Area min (%)
|
Elongation min (%)
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Hardness (HRC) |
F55 |
S32760 |
750MPa min |
550MPa min |
45% min |
25% min |
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Chemical Composition(%):
Ni |
C |
P |
Mn |
W |
S |
Mo |
6.0-8.0 |
0.03max |
0.03max |
1.0max |
0.5-1.0 |
0.01max |
3.0-4.0 |
Si |
Cu |
Cr |
N |
|
|
|
1.0max |
0.5max |
24.0-26.0 |
0.2-0.3 |
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