Duplex stainless steel 2205 2205 (UNS S32205)

Fe balance, 22.0 to 23.0 Cr, 4.5 to 6.5 Ni, 3.0 to 3.5 Mo, 0.14 to 0.20 N, max 0.030 C, max 2.0 Mn, max 1.0 Si, max 0.030 P, max 0.020 S (wt%, ASTM A240 UNS S32205)

Also known as UNS S32205, UNS S31803, EN 1.4462, EN name X2CrNiMoN 22-5-3, DIN X2CrNiMoN 22 5 3, SS 2377 · 16 more

Duplex 2205 is an austenite-ferrite stainless steel with 22 to 23 percent chromium, 3.0 to 3.5 percent molybdenum and 0.14 to 0.20 percent nitrogen (ASTM A240, UNS S32205).

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Evidence level

2 of 5

Lab-measured

Strength

> 450 MPa

Tensile

> 655 MPa

Stiffness

200 GPa

Density

7.82 g/cm³

Chloride pitting

35.8 -

Recipe, share of the weight

  • Fe balance (the rest)Iron
  • Cr 22 to 23%Chromium
  • Ni 4.5 to 6.5%Nickel
  • Mo 3 to 3.5%Molybdenum
  • N 0.14 to 0.2%Nitrogen
  • C 0 to 0.03%Carbon
  • Mn 0 to 2%Manganese
  • Si 0 to 1%Silicon
  • P 0 to 0.03%Phosphorus
  • S 0 to 0.02%Sulphur

Best for

Chloride-bearing and sour service where 300-series steels crack, in welded pipe, tube, sheet and plate (ATI, Alleima)

Weakest at

Extended exposure at 343 to 530 C (475 C embrittlement), welds made with straight chromium filler, and sour service above 232 C (ATI, Alleima)

Risk at a glance

  • People None found. Element records, not alloy tests
  • If it fails High. 885 F (475 C) embrittlement of the ferrite phase
  • Corrosion Low. Ferrite phase gives resistance, substantially better than 300-series steels

Quick facts: 2205 (UNS S32205)

Key properties of 2205 (UNS S32205)
PropertyValueBasis
Density7.8 to 7.82 g/cm³2 sourced values across conditions
Yield strengthat least 450 MPa4 sourced values across conditions
Tensile strength655 to 965 MPa4 sourced values across conditions
Young's modulus190 to 200 GPa2 sourced values across conditions
Thermal conductivity14 to 15 W/(m·K)2 sourced values across conditions
Thermal expansion (CTE)11 to 13 ppm/K2 sourced values across conditions
Melting point1,385 to 1,441 °C1 sourced value
Specific heat400 to 480 J/(kg·K)2 sourced values across conditions
Electrical resistivity7.4e-7 to 8.5e-7 Ω·m2 sourced values across conditions
Maximum service temperature280 to 316 °C2 sourced values across conditions

What is the density of Duplex stainless steel 2205?

Duplex stainless steel 2205 has a density of 7.8 to 7.82 g/cm³. The range covers 2 sourced values across the tempers, forms and test conditions the sources report; room-temperature values are used where a source states a temperature.

What is the thermal conductivity of Duplex stainless steel 2205?

Duplex stainless steel 2205 has a thermal conductivity of 14 to 15 W/(m·K). The range covers 2 sourced values across the tempers, forms and test conditions the sources report; room-temperature values are used where a source states a temperature.

What is the coefficient of thermal expansion of Duplex stainless steel 2205?

Duplex stainless steel 2205 has a coefficient of thermal expansion of 11 to 13 ppm/K. The range covers 2 sourced values across the tempers, forms and test conditions the sources report; room-temperature values are used where a source states a temperature.

What is the melting point of Duplex stainless steel 2205?

Duplex stainless steel 2205 has a melting point of 1,385 to 1,441 °C. The source and test conditions are listed in the properties table on this page.

What is the yield strength of Duplex stainless steel 2205?

Duplex stainless steel 2205 has a yield strength of at least 450 MPa. The range covers 4 sourced values across the tempers, forms and test conditions the sources report; room-temperature values are used where a source states a temperature.

What are the other names and codes for Duplex stainless steel 2205?

Duplex stainless steel 2205 is also written as UNS S32205, UNS S31803, EN 1.4462, EN name X2CrNiMoN 22-5-3, DIN X2CrNiMoN 22 5 3, SS 2377. Each code is printed in the source listed beside it in the designations table.

What is Duplex stainless steel 2205 used for?

Uses recorded in the sources include Chemical process vessels, piping and heat exchangers; Oil and gas production tubing, flowlines and heat exchangers in sour service; Marine propellers, shafts, rudders, pumps and valves.

Why it exists

Duplex 2205 is an austenite-ferrite steel with roughly twice the proof strength of conventional austenitic stainless steels, a typical PREN of 35.8 (ATI), and substantially better chloride stress corrosion cracking resistance than 300-series steels (ATI, Alleima). Its main limits are the 475 C embrittlement band of 343 to 530 C, which ATI says to avoid, and the 280 C maximum that Alleima gives for pressure vessels.

Where it's used

Chemical process vessels, piping and heat exchangers

Rolled Alloys lists these, plus FGD scrubber systems, pulp mill digesters and food process equipment.

Oil and gas production tubing, flowlines and sour-service heat exchangers

Alleima lists production tubing and flowlines for sour wells, refineries and chloride-contaminated process solutions.

Marine propellers, shafts, rudders and pumps

Langley lists these for Alloy 2205, along with oil and chemical tankers.

Recipe

Fe balance, 22.0 to 23.0 Cr, 4.5 to 6.5 Ni, 3.0 to 3.5 Mo, 0.14 to 0.20 N, max 0.030 C, max 2.0 Mn, max 1.0 Si, max 0.030 P, max 0.020 S (wt%, ASTM A240 UNS S32205)

Duplex 2205 is a nitrogen-enhanced austenite-ferrite steel with nearly equal parts of each phase in the annealed condition (ATI). Composition limits in wt percent for UNS S32205 under ASTM A240 are chromium 22.0 to 23.0, nickel 4.5 to 6.5, molybdenum 3.0 to 3.5, nitrogen 0.14 to 0.20, carbon 0.030 max, manganese 2.0 max, silicon 1.0 max, phosphorus 0.030 max, sulphur 0.020 max and iron as the balance (ICAST, Rolled Alloys). Wikipedia says UNS S31803 came first and UNS S32205 followed from later changes to it. Langley describes the route as VOD or AOD refining, optional ESR, a forging ratio of at least 4 to 1, then solution treatment at 1060 to 1120 C for at least one hour and a water quench.

What 2205 (UNS S32205) is made of
IngredientShare of the weightWhat it does
Iron Fe balance (the rest) Matrix of the alloy, with the austenite and ferrite phases.
Chromium Cr 22 to 23% Forms the passive film and gives most of the pitting resistance (PREN).
Nickel Ni 4.5 to 6.5% Stabilises the austenite; the ferrite carries less nickel than the austenite (ATI).
Molybdenum Mo 3 to 3.5% Raises pitting and crevice resistance and strength at elevated temperature.
Nitrogen N 0.14 to 0.2% Raises pitting resistance and welded properties; ATI produces to a higher minimum than the ASTM range.
Carbon C 0 to 0.03% Kept low to limit chromium carbide precipitation (maximum limit).
Manganese Mn 0 to 2% Deoxidiser and austenite former in the melt (maximum limit).
Silicon Si 0 to 1% Deoxidiser in the melt (maximum limit).
Phosphorus P 0 to 0.03% Impurity held low (maximum limit).
Sulphur S 0 to 0.02% Impurity held low (maximum limit).

Weight shares are as printed in the sources.

What it can do

Strength

> 450 MPa

measured

Minimum 0.2 percent yield is 450 MPa for ASTM A240 plate and sheet (ATI, ICAST). Alleima gives at least 485 MPa for tube and pipe up to 20 mm wall.

Tensile

> 655 MPa

measured

Minimum tensile strength is 655 MPa for ASTM A240 (ATI, ICAST). Alleima tube and pipe reaches 680 to 880 MPa.

Stiffness

200 GPa

measured

Elastic modulus is 200 GPa at 20 C (Alleima), and Langley gives 190 kN/mm2.

Density

7.82 g/cm³

measured

Density is 7.82 g/cm3 (ATI) and 7.8 g/cm3 (Alleima).

Chloride pitting

35.8 -

measured

PREN is 35.8 typical (ATI). Alleima prints greater than 35 on nominal composition, against 24 for TP316L.

Sour service

Acceptable in sour service up to 232 C at limited H2S partial pressure (Alleima, NACE MR0175/ISO 15156).

How it compares

Against 316L, 2205 has the higher PREN: about 35 on Alleima's nominal composition, against 24 for TP316L in the same PRE table. Its proof strength is roughly twice that of conventional austenitic steels (ATI, Alleima). Alleima says TP304L and TP316L are prone to chloride stress corrosion cracking above 60 C, while 2205 resists it much better. The trade-off is the 475 C embrittlement band from 343 to 530 C that ATI says to avoid.

The same measurements for each material, so you can compare them. Each row names the key condition under the value; the full conditions and methods are in the numbered notes under Technical details. Other materials are shown beside it; each was measured under its own conditions, so open its page before comparing closely. Compare every grade in the family.

Benchmarks
Measurement2205 (UNS S32205)2507 (UNS S32750)2304 (UNS S32304, EN 1.4362)2101
Capacity and energy
charpy impact energy> 27 J37no data> 40 Jno data
Thermal behavior and safety
Thermal conductivity14 W/(m °C)714 W/m.K13 W/m.K16 W/(m·K)
Thermal conductivity15 W/m.K814 W/m.K13 W/m.K16 W/(m·K)
specific heat480 J/(kg °C)11490 J/kg.K490 J/(kg °C)530 J/(kg·K)
specific heat400 J/kg.K12490 J/kg.K490 J/(kg °C)530 J/(kg·K)
melting point2525 to 2625 °F15no datano data2525 to 2630 °F
Physical and electrical
Density7.82 g/cm³17.8 g/cm³7.8 g/cm³7800 kg/m3
Density7.8 g/cm³27.8 g/cm³7.8 g/cm³7800 kg/m3
electrical resistivityResistivity table, printed as 0.74 μΩm at 20 C0.74 10-6 ohm.m130.83 μΩmno datano data
electrical resistivity0.85 10-6 ohm.m140.83 μΩmno datano data
hardness< 293 HB27< 32 HRC< 290 BHN< 290 HB
hardnessProduct table, printed as 31 HRC max< 31 HRC28< 32 HRC< 290 BHN< 290 HB
Temperature behavior
critical pitting temperature35 °C3572.5 °Cno datano data
Other measurements
elastic modulus200 GPa3200 GPa200 GPa200 GPa
elastic modulus180 GPa4200 GPa200 GPa200 GPa
elastic modulus190 kN/mm25200 GPa200 GPa200 GPa
poissons ratio0.3 -6no datano datano data
Thermal expansion (CTE)13 10-6/K913.5 10-6/K13 10-6/K13 µm/m/°C
Thermal expansion (CTE)11 10-6/K1013.5 10-6/K13 10-6/K13 µm/m/°C
yield strength> 450 MPa16> 550 MPa> 400 MPa> 450 MPa
yield strength> 450 MPa17> 550 MPa> 400 MPa> 450 MPa
yield strength> 485 MPa18> 550 MPa> 400 MPa> 450 MPa
yield strength> 895 MPa19> 550 MPa> 400 MPa> 450 MPa
yield strength> 280 MPa20> 550 MPa> 400 MPa> 450 MPa
yield strength> 48.5 ksi21> 550 MPa> 400 MPa> 450 MPa
ultimate tensile strength> 655 MPa22800 to 1000 MPa> 600 MPa> 650 MPa
ultimate tensile strength> 655 MPa23800 to 1000 MPa> 600 MPa> 650 MPa
ultimate tensile strength680 to 880 MPa24800 to 1000 MPa> 600 MPa> 650 MPa
ultimate tensile strength> 965 MPa25800 to 1000 MPa> 600 MPa> 650 MPa
elongationProduct table, minimum printed as 25% min> 25 %26> 25 %> 25 %> 30 %
Maximum service temperature< 316 °C29< 232 °C< 315 °C600 °F
Maximum service temperature< 280 °C30< 232 °C< 315 °C600 °F
pitting resistance equivalent35.8 -31no data26 -no data
pitting resistance equivalent> 35 -32no data26 -no data
pitting resistance equivalent35 -33no data26 -no data
pitting resistance equivalent34 -34no data26 -no data
fatigue strength430 MPa36no datano data72.5 ksi

Why choose it, and why not

Good for

  • Chloride service above 60 C, where TP304L and TP316L are prone to stress corrosion cracking (Alleima).
  • Pressure parts and piping: 280 C maximum for pressure vessels (Alleima), 316 C under ASME (ATI).
  • Heavy-load structures and tubing that need roughly twice the strength of austenitic steels (ATI, Alleima).

Watch out for

  • The 475 C embrittlement band from 343 to 530 C, which must be avoided in fabrication and service (ATI).
  • Sour service is limited to 232 C, and to 0.02 or 0.1 bar H2S partial pressure depending on heat treatment (Alleima).
  • Welds made with straight chromium filler metal, or a fully ferritic weld, lose impact toughness (ATI).

Duplex 2205 is a strong, chloride-resistant option, with a typical PREN of 35.8 (ATI) and a minimum yield of 450 MPa for plate (ATI, ICAST). Use solution annealed material, avoid 343 to 530 C in fabrication and service, and respect the 280 C pressure-vessel maximum (Alleima). No source in this file ties it to a space part, so the space link is open.

Technical details

For scientists and researchers. Everything above comes from the record below: every number with its method, its conditions and its source.

Other names and standards

The same grade under other systems, as datasheets and standards print them. Each code was checked against the page it comes from.

Other names and standards
SystemCodes
UNSS32205, S31803
EN1.4462, 10216-5 (seamless tube), 10088-2 (plate, sheet and strip), 10088-3 (bar, shapes and forged billets)
EN nameX2CrNiMoN 22-5-3
DINX2CrNiMoN 22 5 3
SS2377
AFNORZ2.CND22.05.03
ASTMA240 (plate, sheet and strip), A790 (seamless and welded pipe), A789 (seamless and welded tube), A815 (fittings), A276 (bar and shapes), A479 (bar)
ASMESA-240 (plate, sheet and strip)
NameNFA 49-217 (seamless tube), SAF 2205 (Alleima), ATI 2205 (ATI), Alloy 2205 (Langley), 2205 Duplex (Rolled Alloys)

Notes

The method, full conditions and any caveat for the numbered rows above.

Notes for the numbered rows
#MeasurementMethodConditionsCaveat
1DensityProduct table, printed as 0.283 lb/in3 and 7.82 g/cm3 (same for plate, sheet and strip)form plate, sheet and strip (ASTM A240, UNS S32205)heat treatment not printed on the pagetemperature not printed—
2DensityPhysical properties section, printed as 7.8 g/cm3 and 0.28 lb/in3form seamless tube and pipe (SAF 2205 datasheet)heat treatment not printedtemperature not printed—
3elastic modulusModulus of elasticity table, printed as 200 (x10^3 MPa) and 29.0 ksi at 20 Cform seamless tube and pipe (SAF 2205 datasheet)heat treatment not printedtemperature 20 C—
4elastic modulusModulus of elasticity table, 300 C row printed as 180 (x10^3 MPa) and 26.2 ksi at 600 Fform seamless tube and pipe (SAF 2205 datasheet)heat treatment not printedtemperature 300 C—
5elastic modulusPhysical properties block, Young's Modulus printed as 190 kN/mm2form not statedheat treatment not statedtemperature not statedDiffers from Alleima 200 GPa at 20 C; both kept, not averaged
6poissons ratioPhysical properties table, Poisson Ratio row printed as 0.3form not statedheat treatment not statedtemperature not stated—
7Thermal conductivityThermal conductivity table, metric units, SAF 2205 row, 20 C columnform seamless tube and pipe (SAF 2205 datasheet)heat treatment not printedtemperature 20 C—
8Thermal conductivityPhysical properties block, printed as 15 W/m.K at 20 Cform not statedheat treatment not statedtemperature 20 CDiffers from Alleima 14 W/(m °C) at 20 C; both kept, not averaged
9Thermal expansion (CTE)Thermal expansion table, metric units, SAF 2205 row, 30-100 C column, printed as 13.0 (X10-6 per C)form seamless tube and pipe (SAF 2205 datasheet)heat treatment not printedtemperature 30 to 100 C meanunit in source X10-6 per C (mean over the range)—
10Thermal expansion (CTE)Physical properties block, mean coefficient printed as 11 x 10-6 m/m/C for 20 to 300 Cform not statedheat treatment not statedtemperature 20 to 300 C meanunit in source 10-6 m/m/CTemperature range differs from Alleima 13.0 for 30 to 100 C; both kept
11specific heatSpecific heat capacity table, printed as 480 J/(kg °C) at 20 Cform seamless tube and pipe (SAF 2205 datasheet)heat treatment not printedtemperature 20 C—
12specific heatPhysical properties block, printed as 400 J/kg.K at 20 Cform not statedheat treatment not statedtemperature 20 CDiffers from Alleima 480 J/(kg °C) at 20 C; both kept, not averaged
13electrical resistivity—form seamless tube and pipe (SAF 2205 datasheet)heat treatment not printedtemperature 20 Cunit in source micro-ohm m, printed as μΩm—
14electrical resistivityPhysical properties block, Specific Electrical Resistance printed as 0.85 µΩ.m at 20 Cform not statedheat treatment not statedtemperature 20 Cunit in source µΩ.mDiffers from Alleima 0.74 at 20 C; both kept, not averaged
15melting pointPhysical properties table, Melting Range row, printed in °F only (2525 - 2625 F)form not statedheat treatment not statedtemperature melting rangeunit in source °F, printed as 2525 - 2625Printed in imperial units only; converted to °C on import
16yield strengthProduct table, minimum printed as 65 ksi min and 450 MPa minform plate, sheet and strip (ASTM A240, UNS S32205)heat treatment not printed on the pagetemperature not printed—
17yield strengthMechanical properties table, Yield Strength in MPa, minimum 450form plate, sheet and strip (ASTM A240, UNS S32205)heat treatment solution annealing (ICAST heat treatment column)temperature not printed—
18yield strengthMechanical properties table at 20 C, Rp0.2 printed as min 485 MPa (wall above 20 mm may be slightly lower)form seamless tube and pipe, wall up to 20 mmheat treatment solution annealedtemperature 20 C—
19yield strengthCold-worked seamless tube table, Rp0.2 printed as min 895 MPa (130 ksi)form seamless tube and pipe, cold worked for oil and gas productionheat treatment cold worked, no subsequent heat treatmenttemperature not printed—
20yield strengthProof strength table versus temperature, minimum Rp0.2 at 300 C, metric unitsform seamless tube and pipe, wall up to 20 mmheat treatment solution annealed (mechanical properties section)temperature 300 C—
21yield strengthMinimum elevated tensile properties, plate, 0.2 percent yield at 302 F printed as 48.5 ksiform plate (Rolled Alloys minimum elevated tensile table)heat treatment not printedtemperature 302 F (150 C)—
22ultimate tensile strengthProduct table, minimum printed as 95 ksi min and 655 MPa minform plate, sheet and strip (ASTM A240, UNS S32205)heat treatment not printed on the pagetemperature not printed—
23ultimate tensile strengthMechanical properties table, Tensile Strength in MPa, minimum 655form plate, sheet and strip (ASTM A240, UNS S32205)heat treatment solution annealing (ICAST heat treatment column)temperature not printed—
24ultimate tensile strengthMechanical properties table at 20 C, Rm printed as 680-880 MPaform seamless tube and pipe, wall up to 20 mmheat treatment solution annealedtemperature 20 C—
25ultimate tensile strengthCold-worked seamless tube table, Rm printed as min 965 MPa (140 ksi)form seamless tube and pipe, cold worked for oil and gas productionheat treatment cold worked, no subsequent heat treatmenttemperature not printed—
26elongation—form plate, sheet and strip (ASTM A240, UNS S32205)heat treatment not printed on the pagetemperature not printed—
27hardnessMechanical properties table, Hardness in BHN 293 maxform plate, sheet and strip (ASTM A240, UNS S32205)heat treatment solution annealing (ICAST heat treatment column)temperature not printed—
28hardness—form plate, sheet and strip (ASTM A240, UNS S32205)heat treatment not printed on the pagetemperature not printed—
29Maximum service temperatureASME Section VIII Division 1 approval limit for S31803, printed in the mechanical properties textform plate, sheet, strip, seamless tube and pipe (ASME Section VIII Division 1, UNS S31803)heat treatment not printedtemperature maximum 600 F (316 C)—
30Maximum service temperaturePrinted maximum for pressure vessel applications; prolonged exposure above 280 C changes the microstructureform pressure vessel applications (VdTÜV-Wb 418 and NGS 1606)heat treatment not printedtemperature 280 C (540 F) maximum for prolonged exposure—
31pitting resistance equivalentPrinted typical PREN in the general properties textform typical ATI 2205 composition (minimum Cr 22.0, Mo 3.1, Ni 5.5, N 0.15)heat treatment not printedtemperature not applicableTypical value, not a minimum (ATI says so)
32pitting resistance equivalentPRE table, SAF 2205 row, printed as greater than 35 (PRE = Cr + 3.3 Mo + 16 N)form nominal composition Cr 22, Mo 3.2, N 0.18 (SAF 2205)heat treatment not printedtemperature not applicablePrinted as greater than 35 on nominal composition
33pitting resistance equivalentChloride Corrosion table, PREn printed as 35 for 2205 (PREn = Cr% + 3.3 x (Mo% + 0.5 x W%) + 16 x N%)form 2205 alloy (Rolled Alloys PREn table)heat treatment not printedtemperature not applicable—
34pitting resistance equivalentIntroduction text and Product Comparison table, PREN printed as 34form Alloy 2205, composition basis not statedheat treatment solution annealed (Langley supply condition)temperature not applicableComposition basis not stated; differs from 35.8 typical (ATI)
35critical pitting temperatureChloride Corrosion table, CPT printed as 95 F (35 C) for 2205, measured in 6% ferric chloride per ASTM G48form 2205 alloy (Rolled Alloys table)heat treatment not printedtemperature 35 C critical pitting temperaturetest ASTM G48 in 6 percent ferric chlorideASTM G48 result; ATI quotes a different ASTM G 150 test
36fatigue strengthCorrosion fatigue table, printed as 430 MPa (62 ksi) for SAF 2205 without notch after 2 x 10^7 cyclesform rotary bending specimen without notchheat treatment not printedtemperature 40 Cenvironment 3 percent NaCl, pH 7, 6000 rpmcycles 2 x 10^7—
37charpy impact energyWelding impact text, minimum impact strength of 27 J (20 lb) at -50 Cform gas-shielded arc welded material (weld metal and heat-affected zone)heat treatment as weldedtemperature -50 Ctest Charpy V notch—

Corrosion and compatibility

What happens when it meets other materials and environments.

Corrosion and compatibility
EnvironmentConcernWhat happens
Seawater service, minimum PREN by alloy family not rated Rolled Alloys calls a minimum PREN of 40 typical for duplex stainless steels in seawater (45 for austenitic, 35 for ferritic), and says PREN is unsuitable for specification.1
Chloride stress corrosion cracking, chloride-bearing service low Ferrite phase gives resistance, substantially better than 300-series steels2
Chloride stress corrosion cracking, CaCl2 and neutral chloride tests low TP304L and TP316L prone above 60 C; SAF 2205 much more resistant3
Chloride pitting and crevice corrosion low PREN 35 and critical pitting temperature 35 C (ASTM G48, 6 percent FeCl3)4
Sour service, hydrogen sulphide with chlorides low Sour service acceptable up to 232 C at limited H2S partial pressure5
General corrosion in acids and most media low Better general corrosion resistance than 316L and 317L in most media6
General corrosion in dilute and oxidizing acids; intergranular corrosion in welds low Resists dilute reducing acids and moderate to high oxidizing acids (ATI)7
Corrosion details
#EnvironmentDetailsTest conditions
1 Seawater service, minimum PREN by alloy family Rolled Alloys says that for seawater service austenitic stainless steels with a minimum PREn of 45, duplex stainless steels with a minimum PREn of 40, and ferritic stainless steels with a minimum PREn of 35 are typically considered suitable. It also says PREn is unsuitable for specification purposes and gives only a general ranking of alloys. criterion minimum PREn by family for seawater service (typically considered suitable)limit PREn is a ranking, not a specification
2 Chloride stress corrosion cracking, chloride-bearing service ATI says the ferrite phase in ATI 2205 provides resistance to chloride stress corrosion cracking, making it substantially better than standard 300 series austenitic stainless steels. Duplex grades are often preferred over austenitics where chloride SCC is a problem. The datasheet shows this comparison as a graph, which was not read as numbers. environment chloride-bearing servicetemperature not stated in the text
3 Chloride stress corrosion cracking, CaCl2 and neutral chloride tests Alleima says ASTM TP304L and TP316L are prone to stress corrosion cracking in chloride-bearing solutions above 60 C (140 F). Constant-load specimens loaded to proof strength (Figure 7) show 2205 with low susceptibility over a temperature and chloride range. In 40 percent CaCl2 at pH 6.5 and 100 C, aerated (Figure 8), 2205 resists SCC much better than TP304L and TP316L. Tests ran to failure or to a maximum of 500 h. environment 40 percent CaCl2, pH 6.5, aerated; neutral chloride solutions with about 8 ppm oxygen (Figure 7)temperature 100 C in the CaCl2 test; austenitic threshold above 60 C
4 Chloride pitting and crevice corrosion Rolled Alloys gives PREn 35 for 2205 against 24 for 316/316L and 28 for 317/317L. Its critical pitting temperature is 95 F (35 C) against 50 F (10 C) for 316/316L, measured in 6 percent ferric chloride per ASTM G48. Alleima's PRE table gives 24 for TP316L and, for UNS S31803, chromium 21.0 to 23.0, molybdenum 2.50 to 3.50 and nitrogen 0.08 to 0.20 with PRE above 30. Alleima says 2205 resists crevice corrosion better than 316L. environment 6 percent ferric chloride (ASTM G48)temperature 35 C critical pitting temperature
5 Sour service, hydrogen sulphide with chlorides Alleima says solution annealed and cold-worked SAF 2205 is acceptable at up to 232 C (450 F) in sour service when the H2S partial pressure is at most 0.02 bar and hardness at most HRC 36 (NACE MR0175/ISO 15156). Solution annealed and rapidly cooled material is acceptable up to 232 C when the H2S partial pressure is at most 0.1 bar. NACE MR0103 accepts solution annealed and rapidly cooled material at HRC 28 maximum for sour refining. In NACE TM0177 solution A at room temperature, cracking needs about 1.1 times the 0.2 percent proof strength, and welded joints are slightly lower. temperature up to 232 C (450 F)environment H2S partial pressure 0.02 bar (cold-worked) or 0.1 bar (solution annealed)heat treatment solution annealed, or solution annealed and cold worked
6 General corrosion in acids and most media Alleima says SAF 2205 resists general corrosion better than TP316L and TP317L in most media, shown by isocorrosion diagrams for sulphuric and hydrochloric acid and by corrosion rates in boiling 50 percent acetic acid with formic acid mixtures (Figure 4). Where impurities raise corrosivity, it advises higher-alloyed grades: Alleima 2RK65, Sanicro 28 or SAF 2507. temperature boiling 50 percent acetic acid mixtures (Figure 4); stagnant tests (Figures 3 and 5)environment sulphuric acid, hydrochloric acid, acetic and formic acid mixtures
7 General corrosion in dilute and oxidizing acids; intergranular corrosion in welds ATI says the alloy resists dilute reducing acids and moderate to high concentrations of oxidizing acids. It resists low concentrations of organic acids, but higher concentrations at elevated temperatures need caution. Welded samples resist intergranular corrosion in the 16 percent sulphuric acid copper sulphate test (ASTM A 262 Practice E). environment dilute reducing acids; moderate to high oxidizing acids; welds tested in 16 percent sulphuric acid with copper sulphatetemperature elevated temperature for organic acids (no number printed)

Risks and side effects

Hazards to people, what happens when a cell overheats, and how the material is handled and stored.

For people

PubChem lists hazards for elemental nickel, chromium and molybdenum. No 2205 safety data sheet was read.

Nickel
PubChem lists H317, H334, H351, H372 and H412 for elemental nickel.
Chromium
PubChem lists H317, H319, H334, H335, H341, H400 and H410 for elemental chromium.
Molybdenum
PubChem lists H315, H319, H335 and H361 for elemental molybdenum.

In the environment

Pitting, crevice attack and sour cracking are the main routes in service.

Chloride
Critical pitting temperature 35 C in 6 percent FeCl3 (ASTM G48), with PREN 35 or above.
Sour service
Alleima limits sour service to 232 C at 0.02 to 0.1 bar H2S, depending on heat treatment.

Heat history

The 475 C embrittlement band and the stress relief range both come from heat history.

Band
ATI says extended exposure at 343 to 530 C must be avoided in fabrication and service.
Fix
A full anneal and rapid cooling removes the embrittlement, and heat treatment above 590 C reverses it (ATI).

Test details
The original wording and numbers from the sources, for readers who want them.

Failure risks

Failure risks
FailureTrigger and consequence
885 F (475 C) embrittlement of the ferrite phasehigh severityExtended exposure at 343 to 530 C (650 to 1000 F)Raises the ductile-to-brittle transition temperature. ATI says this range must be avoided in fabrication and service, and heat treatment above 590 C reverses the embrittlement.
Loss of impact strength after prolonged high-temperature exposuremoderate severityProlonged exposure above 280 C (540 F)The microstructure changes and impact strength falls. For pressure vessels, 280 C is the maximum (VdTÜV-Wb 418 and NGS 1606).
Brittle weld metal from straight chromium filler or a fully ferritic weldmoderate severityWelding with straight chromium stainless steel filler metals, or a fully ferritic weldRaises the weld's susceptibility to brittle impact behaviour. Matching AWS E2209 fillers are commercially available.
Sulphide stress cracking in sour servicemoderate severityH2S partial pressure above 0.02 bar with hardness above HRC 36 (cold-worked), above 0.1 bar (solution annealed), or temperature above 232 CCracking risk rises, and welded joints are slightly less resistant than base metal
Pitting and crevice attack in chloride servicemoderate severityChloride service above the 35 C critical pitting temperature (ASTM G48, 6 percent FeCl3)Local attack. The datasheets rank 2205 above 316L, but no service temperature limit for chloride pitting is printed in the fetched sources.
Damage from stress relief and cold bending in chloride servicemoderate severityStress relief between 316 and 926 C, or heavy cold bending in chloride service without a full annealStress relief in this range adversely affects the properties. Heavily cold-bent sections should be fully annealed when SCC is possible.

Handling and storage

  • Solution anneal at 1020 to 1100 C and cool quickly in air or water (Alleima, ATI). Langley gives 1060 to 1120 C for at least one hour, followed by an immediate water quench.
  • Weld with E2209 or ER2209 filler, without preheating, at heat input of 0.5 to 2.5 kJ/mm and interpass temperature below 150 C (Alleima).
  • Cold bending to 25 percent deformation needs no subsequent heat treatment, though heat treatment is advised where SCC risk rises (Alleima). Use a bend radius of at least twice the thickness (ATI).
  • Expansion into tubesheets needs higher initial force and should be done in one operation (Alleima).
  • Machine at a lower cutting speed than 304 or 316, with a tougher insert grade, since built-up edges and chipping are expected (Alleima).

Mitigations

  • A full anneal and rapid cooling removes 475 C embrittlement, and heat treatment above 590 C reverses it (ATI).
  • Where active corrosion is a risk, choose a higher-alloyed grade such as Alleima 2RK65 or Sanicro 28, or super-duplex SAF 2507 (Alleima).
  • Use matching AWS E2209 fillers so the weld keeps a phase balance close to the base metal (ATI).

Supply and geography

How common the raw materials are and where they come from.

Nickel production by country (USGS 2026)

World mine production about 3,900,000 t in 2025 (estimated, world total rounded). World reserves more than 140,000,000 t, of which Indonesia holds 62,000,000 t. Stainless and alloy steel plus nickel-containing alloys take more than 85 percent of US domestic consumption, and US net import reliance was 41 percent of apparent consumption in 2025 (estimated). Shares are computed from the printed tonnage divided by the printed world total.

Top producers (2025)
Indonesia 66.7%, Philippines 6.9%, Russia 5.1%, New Caledonia 3.6%, Canada 3.6%, China 3.1%
Recycling
Nickel recovered from scrap was about 60 percent of US apparent consumption in 2025, and most secondary nickel is stainless-steel scrap.
Substitutes
Low-nickel, duplex or ultrahigh-chromium stainless steels have been substituted for austenitic grades in construction (USGS 2026)

Chromium production by country (USGS 2026)

World mine production 51,000 thousand t in 2025 (estimated, gross weight). World resources greater than 12 billion t of shipping-grade chromite, 95 percent in Kazakhstan and southern Africa. US net import reliance was 79 percent of apparent consumption in 2025 (estimated). Chromite imports for 2021 to 2024 came 96 percent from South Africa and 3 percent from Turkey. Shares are computed from the printed gross-weight tonnage.

Top producers (2025)
South Africa 45.1%, Turkey 17.6%, Kazakhstan 13.7%, India 5.9%, Brazil 3.9%, Zimbabwe 3.9%
Recycling
Recycled chromium in stainless-steel scrap receipts was 21 percent of US apparent consumption in 2025.
Substitutes
Chromium has no substitute in stainless steel, the leading end use (USGS 2026)

Molybdenum production by country (USGS 2026)

World mine production 260,000 t of molybdenum content in 2025 (estimated). China, Chile, the United States, Peru and Mexico account for 90 percent of world production. China imposed export controls on molybdenum powders in February 2025. The United States is a net exporter of molybdenum. Shares are computed from the printed tonnage divided by the printed world total.

Top producers (2025)
China 37.3%, Chile 16.2%, United States 15.4%, Peru 15%, Mexico 6.5%
Recycling
Molybdenum recycled as part of new and old steel and other scrap may be as much as 30 percent of apparent supply.
Substitutes
Little substitution for molybdenum in steels; potential substitutes are boron, chromium, niobium and vanadium in alloy steels (USGS 2026)