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).
Evidence level
2 of 5
Lab-measured
- 0Predicted only. No one has made it, or no measurement exists.
- 1Calculated. Only calculated or predicted values from sources.
- 2Lab-measured. Measured properties with their conditions stated.
- 3Space-relevant tests. Measured in conditions relevant to space, such as vacuum or atomic oxygen.
- 4Ground-qualified. Qualified for an application on the ground.
- 5Flown or field-proven. Flight or field results exist.
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)
| Property | Value | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Density | 7.8 to 7.82 g/cm³ | 2 sourced values across conditions |
| Yield strength | at least 450 MPa | 4 sourced values across conditions |
| Tensile strength | 655 to 965 MPa | 4 sourced values across conditions |
| Young's modulus | 190 to 200 GPa | 2 sourced values across conditions |
| Thermal conductivity | 14 to 15 W/(m·K) | 2 sourced values across conditions |
| Thermal expansion (CTE) | 11 to 13 ppm/K | 2 sourced values across conditions |
| Melting point | 1,385 to 1,441 °C | 1 sourced value |
| Specific heat | 400 to 480 J/(kg·K) | 2 sourced values across conditions |
| Electrical resistivity | 7.4e-7 to 8.5e-7 Ω·m | 2 sourced values across conditions |
| Maximum service temperature | 280 to 316 °C | 2 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.
| Ingredient | Share of the weight | What 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.
| Measurement | 2205 (UNS S32205) | 2507 (UNS S32750) | 2304 (UNS S32304, EN 1.4362) | 2101 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity and energy | ||||
| charpy impact energy | > 27 J37 | no data | > 40 J | no data |
| Thermal behavior and safety | ||||
| Thermal conductivity | 14 W/(m °C)7 | 14 W/m.K | 13 W/m.K | 16 W/(m·K) |
| Thermal conductivity | 15 W/m.K8 | 14 W/m.K | 13 W/m.K | 16 W/(m·K) |
| specific heat | 480 J/(kg °C)11 | 490 J/kg.K | 490 J/(kg °C) | 530 J/(kg·K) |
| specific heat | 400 J/kg.K12 | 490 J/kg.K | 490 J/(kg °C) | 530 J/(kg·K) |
| melting point | 2525 to 2625 °F15 | no data | no data | 2525 to 2630 °F |
| Physical and electrical | ||||
| Density | 7.82 g/cm³1 | 7.8 g/cm³ | 7.8 g/cm³ | 7800 kg/m3 |
| Density | 7.8 g/cm³2 | 7.8 g/cm³ | 7.8 g/cm³ | 7800 kg/m3 |
| electrical resistivityResistivity table, printed as 0.74 μΩm at 20 C | 0.74 10-6 ohm.m13 | 0.83 μΩm | no data | no data |
| electrical resistivity | 0.85 10-6 ohm.m14 | 0.83 μΩm | no data | no 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 temperature | 35 °C35 | 72.5 °C | no data | no data |
| Other measurements | ||||
| elastic modulus | 200 GPa3 | 200 GPa | 200 GPa | 200 GPa |
| elastic modulus | 180 GPa4 | 200 GPa | 200 GPa | 200 GPa |
| elastic modulus | 190 kN/mm25 | 200 GPa | 200 GPa | 200 GPa |
| poissons ratio | 0.3 -6 | no data | no data | no data |
| Thermal expansion (CTE) | 13 10-6/K9 | 13.5 10-6/K | 13 10-6/K | 13 µm/m/°C |
| Thermal expansion (CTE) | 11 10-6/K10 | 13.5 10-6/K | 13 10-6/K | 13 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 MPa22 | 800 to 1000 MPa | > 600 MPa | > 650 MPa |
| ultimate tensile strength | > 655 MPa23 | 800 to 1000 MPa | > 600 MPa | > 650 MPa |
| ultimate tensile strength | 680 to 880 MPa24 | 800 to 1000 MPa | > 600 MPa | > 650 MPa |
| ultimate tensile strength | > 965 MPa25 | 800 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 °C | 600 °F |
| Maximum service temperature | < 280 °C30 | < 232 °C | < 315 °C | 600 °F |
| pitting resistance equivalent | 35.8 -31 | no data | 26 - | no data |
| pitting resistance equivalent | > 35 -32 | no data | 26 - | no data |
| pitting resistance equivalent | 35 -33 | no data | 26 - | no data |
| pitting resistance equivalent | 34 -34 | no data | 26 - | no data |
| fatigue strength | 430 MPa36 | no data | no data | 72.5 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.
| System | Codes |
|---|---|
| UNS | S32205, S31803 |
| EN | 1.4462, 10216-5 (seamless tube), 10088-2 (plate, sheet and strip), 10088-3 (bar, shapes and forged billets) |
| EN name | X2CrNiMoN 22-5-3 |
| DIN | X2CrNiMoN 22 5 3 |
| SS | 2377 |
| AFNOR | Z2.CND22.05.03 |
| ASTM | A240 (plate, sheet and strip), A790 (seamless and welded pipe), A789 (seamless and welded tube), A815 (fittings), A276 (bar and shapes), A479 (bar) |
| ASME | SA-240 (plate, sheet and strip) |
| Name | NFA 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.
| # | Measurement | Method | Conditions | Caveat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Density | Product 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 | — |
| 2 | Density | Physical properties section, printed as 7.8 g/cm3 and 0.28 lb/in3 | form seamless tube and pipe (SAF 2205 datasheet)heat treatment not printedtemperature not printed | — |
| 3 | elastic modulus | Modulus of elasticity table, printed as 200 (x10^3 MPa) and 29.0 ksi at 20 C | form seamless tube and pipe (SAF 2205 datasheet)heat treatment not printedtemperature 20 C | — |
| 4 | elastic modulus | Modulus of elasticity table, 300 C row printed as 180 (x10^3 MPa) and 26.2 ksi at 600 F | form seamless tube and pipe (SAF 2205 datasheet)heat treatment not printedtemperature 300 C | — |
| 5 | elastic modulus | Physical properties block, Young's Modulus printed as 190 kN/mm2 | form not statedheat treatment not statedtemperature not stated | Differs from Alleima 200 GPa at 20 C; both kept, not averaged |
| 6 | poissons ratio | Physical properties table, Poisson Ratio row printed as 0.3 | form not statedheat treatment not statedtemperature not stated | — |
| 7 | Thermal conductivity | Thermal conductivity table, metric units, SAF 2205 row, 20 C column | form seamless tube and pipe (SAF 2205 datasheet)heat treatment not printedtemperature 20 C | — |
| 8 | Thermal conductivity | Physical properties block, printed as 15 W/m.K at 20 C | form not statedheat treatment not statedtemperature 20 C | Differs from Alleima 14 W/(m °C) at 20 C; both kept, not averaged |
| 9 | Thermal 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) | — |
| 10 | Thermal expansion (CTE) | Physical properties block, mean coefficient printed as 11 x 10-6 m/m/C for 20 to 300 C | form not statedheat treatment not statedtemperature 20 to 300 C meanunit in source 10-6 m/m/C | Temperature range differs from Alleima 13.0 for 30 to 100 C; both kept |
| 11 | specific heat | Specific heat capacity table, printed as 480 J/(kg °C) at 20 C | form seamless tube and pipe (SAF 2205 datasheet)heat treatment not printedtemperature 20 C | — |
| 12 | specific heat | Physical properties block, printed as 400 J/kg.K at 20 C | form not statedheat treatment not statedtemperature 20 C | Differs from Alleima 480 J/(kg °C) at 20 C; both kept, not averaged |
| 13 | electrical resistivity | — | form seamless tube and pipe (SAF 2205 datasheet)heat treatment not printedtemperature 20 Cunit in source micro-ohm m, printed as μΩm | — |
| 14 | electrical resistivity | Physical properties block, Specific Electrical Resistance printed as 0.85 µΩ.m at 20 C | form not statedheat treatment not statedtemperature 20 Cunit in source µΩ.m | Differs from Alleima 0.74 at 20 C; both kept, not averaged |
| 15 | melting point | Physical 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 - 2625 | Printed in imperial units only; converted to °C on import |
| 16 | yield strength | Product table, minimum printed as 65 ksi min and 450 MPa min | form plate, sheet and strip (ASTM A240, UNS S32205)heat treatment not printed on the pagetemperature not printed | — |
| 17 | yield strength | Mechanical properties table, Yield Strength in MPa, minimum 450 | form plate, sheet and strip (ASTM A240, UNS S32205)heat treatment solution annealing (ICAST heat treatment column)temperature not printed | — |
| 18 | yield strength | Mechanical 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 | — |
| 19 | yield strength | Cold-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 | — |
| 20 | yield strength | Proof strength table versus temperature, minimum Rp0.2 at 300 C, metric units | form seamless tube and pipe, wall up to 20 mmheat treatment solution annealed (mechanical properties section)temperature 300 C | — |
| 21 | yield strength | Minimum elevated tensile properties, plate, 0.2 percent yield at 302 F printed as 48.5 ksi | form plate (Rolled Alloys minimum elevated tensile table)heat treatment not printedtemperature 302 F (150 C) | — |
| 22 | ultimate tensile strength | Product table, minimum printed as 95 ksi min and 655 MPa min | form plate, sheet and strip (ASTM A240, UNS S32205)heat treatment not printed on the pagetemperature not printed | — |
| 23 | ultimate tensile strength | Mechanical properties table, Tensile Strength in MPa, minimum 655 | form plate, sheet and strip (ASTM A240, UNS S32205)heat treatment solution annealing (ICAST heat treatment column)temperature not printed | — |
| 24 | ultimate tensile strength | Mechanical properties table at 20 C, Rm printed as 680-880 MPa | form seamless tube and pipe, wall up to 20 mmheat treatment solution annealedtemperature 20 C | — |
| 25 | ultimate tensile strength | Cold-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 | — |
| 26 | elongation | — | form plate, sheet and strip (ASTM A240, UNS S32205)heat treatment not printed on the pagetemperature not printed | — |
| 27 | hardness | Mechanical properties table, Hardness in BHN 293 max | form plate, sheet and strip (ASTM A240, UNS S32205)heat treatment solution annealing (ICAST heat treatment column)temperature not printed | — |
| 28 | hardness | — | form plate, sheet and strip (ASTM A240, UNS S32205)heat treatment not printed on the pagetemperature not printed | — |
| 29 | Maximum service temperature | ASME Section VIII Division 1 approval limit for S31803, printed in the mechanical properties text | form plate, sheet, strip, seamless tube and pipe (ASME Section VIII Division 1, UNS S31803)heat treatment not printedtemperature maximum 600 F (316 C) | — |
| 30 | Maximum service temperature | Printed maximum for pressure vessel applications; prolonged exposure above 280 C changes the microstructure | form pressure vessel applications (VdTÜV-Wb 418 and NGS 1606)heat treatment not printedtemperature 280 C (540 F) maximum for prolonged exposure | — |
| 31 | pitting resistance equivalent | Printed typical PREN in the general properties text | form typical ATI 2205 composition (minimum Cr 22.0, Mo 3.1, Ni 5.5, N 0.15)heat treatment not printedtemperature not applicable | Typical value, not a minimum (ATI says so) |
| 32 | pitting resistance equivalent | PRE 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 applicable | Printed as greater than 35 on nominal composition |
| 33 | pitting resistance equivalent | Chloride 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 | — |
| 34 | pitting resistance equivalent | Introduction text and Product Comparison table, PREN printed as 34 | form Alloy 2205, composition basis not statedheat treatment solution annealed (Langley supply condition)temperature not applicable | Composition basis not stated; differs from 35.8 typical (ATI) |
| 35 | critical pitting temperature | Chloride Corrosion table, CPT printed as 95 F (35 C) for 2205, measured in 6% ferric chloride per ASTM G48 | form 2205 alloy (Rolled Alloys table)heat treatment not printedtemperature 35 C critical pitting temperaturetest ASTM G48 in 6 percent ferric chloride | ASTM G48 result; ATI quotes a different ASTM G 150 test |
| 36 | fatigue strength | Corrosion fatigue table, printed as 430 MPa (62 ksi) for SAF 2205 without notch after 2 x 10^7 cycles | form rotary bending specimen without notchheat treatment not printedtemperature 40 Cenvironment 3 percent NaCl, pH 7, 6000 rpmcycles 2 x 10^7 | — |
| 37 | charpy impact energy | Welding impact text, minimum impact strength of 27 J (20 lb) at -50 C | form 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.
| Environment | Concern | What 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 |
| # | Environment | Details | Test 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 | Trigger and consequence |
|---|---|
| 885 F (475 C) embrittlement of the ferrite phasehigh severity | Extended 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 severity | Prolonged 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 severity | Welding 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 severity | H2S 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 severity | Chloride 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 severity | Stress 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)
Documents
Datasheets, safety data sheets, papers and standards you can open.
| Document | Type | Year |
|---|---|---|
| ATI 2205 Technical Data Sheet, version 4 (2015) | datasheet | 2015 |
| ATI 2205 duplex stainless steel product page (UNS S31803 and/or S32205) | datasheet | 2026 |
| Alleima SAF 2205 tube and pipe, seamless datasheet (updated 2026-02-11) | datasheet | 2026 |
| Rolled Alloys 2205 Duplex data sheet | datasheet | 2026 |
| Langley Alloys DS-Alloy 2205 data sheet (5/2017) | datasheet | 2017 |
| ICAST Alloys: ASTM A240 UNS S32205 summary | datasheet | |
| USGS Mineral Commodity Summaries 2026: Nickel | report | 2026 |
| USGS Mineral Commodity Summaries 2026: Chromium | report | 2026 |
| USGS Mineral Commodity Summaries 2026: Molybdenum | report | 2026 |
| PubChem: Nickel (CID 935), UN GHS classification | database | |
| PubChem: Chromium (CID 23976), UN GHS classification | database | |
| PubChem: Molybdenum (CID 23932), UN GHS classification | database |
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spore: profile
id: stainless-2205
spore_version: '0.2'
family: stainless-duplex
name: Duplex stainless steel 2205
abbreviation: 2205 (UNS S32205)
role: structural alloy
category: metals
type: steels-and-stainless
summary: 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). ATI gives a typical PREN of 35.8, and the minimum 0.2 percent proof strength for plate is 450 MPa (ATI, ICAST). It resists chloride stress corrosion cracking substantially better than 300-series steels, but ATI says the 343 to 530 C range must be avoided in fabrication and service.
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)
identity:
formula: 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)
source: icast-s32205
where: Chemical Composition table (ASTM A240 UNS S32205)
designations:
- system: UNS
code: S32205
- system: UNS
code: S31803
- system: EN
code: '1.4462'
- system: EN name
code: X2CrNiMoN 22-5-3
- system: DIN
code: X2CrNiMoN 22 5 3
- system: SS
code: '2377'
- system: AFNOR
code: Z2.CND22.05.03
- system: ASTM
code: A240
note: plate, sheet and strip
- system: ASME
code: SA-240
note: plate, sheet and strip
- system: ASTM
code: A790
note: seamless and welded pipe
- system: ASTM
code: A789
note: seamless and welded tube
- system: EN
code: 10216-5
note: seamless tube
- system: Name
code: NFA 49-217
note: seamless tube
- system: ASTM
code: A815
note: fittings
- system: ASTM
code: A276
note: bar and shapes
- system: ASTM
code: A479
note: bar
- system: EN
code: 10088-2
note: plate, sheet and strip
- system: EN
code: 10088-3
note: bar, shapes and forged billets
- system: Name
code: SAF 2205
note: Alleima
- system: Name
code: ATI 2205
note: ATI
- system: Name
code: Alloy 2205
note: Langley
- system: Name
code: 2205 Duplex
note: Rolled Alloys
tags:
environments: []
stresses: []
applications:
- structures
- mechanisms
properties:
- benchmark: density
value: 7.82
unit: g/cm3
scope: material
conditions:
form: plate, sheet and strip (ASTM A240, UNS S32205)
heat_treatment: not printed on the page
temperature: not printed
method: Product table, printed as 0.283 lb/in3 and 7.82 g/cm3 (same for plate, sheet and strip)
status: ground
source: ati-product
where: Plate, Sheet and Strip product tables (Density row)
- benchmark: density
value: 7.8
unit: g/cm3
scope: material
conditions:
form: seamless tube and pipe (SAF 2205 datasheet)
heat_treatment: not printed
temperature: not printed
method: Physical properties section, printed as 7.8 g/cm3 and 0.28 lb/in3
status: ground
source: alleima-saf2205-pdf
where: Physical properties section (density line)
- benchmark: elastic_modulus
value: 200
unit: GPa
scope: material
conditions:
form: seamless tube and pipe (SAF 2205 datasheet)
heat_treatment: not printed
temperature: 20 C
method: Modulus of elasticity table, printed as 200 (x10^3 MPa) and 29.0 ksi at 20 C
status: ground
source: alleima-saf2205-pdf
where: Physical properties, Modulus of elasticity table (20 C row)
- benchmark: elastic_modulus
value: 180
unit: GPa
scope: material
conditions:
form: seamless tube and pipe (SAF 2205 datasheet)
heat_treatment: not printed
temperature: 300 C
method: Modulus of elasticity table, 300 C row printed as 180 (x10^3 MPa) and 26.2 ksi at 600 F
status: ground
source: alleima-saf2205-pdf
where: Physical properties, Modulus of elasticity table (300 C row)
- benchmark: elastic_modulus
value: 190
unit: kN/mm2
scope: material
conditions:
form: not stated
heat_treatment: not stated
temperature: not stated
method: Physical properties block, Young's Modulus printed as 190 kN/mm2
status: ground
source: langley-2205
where: Physical Properties block (Young's Modulus row)
note: Differs from Alleima 200 GPa at 20 C; both kept, not averaged
- benchmark: poissons_ratio
value: 0.3
unit: '-'
scope: material
conditions:
form: not stated
heat_treatment: not stated
temperature: not stated
method: Physical properties table, Poisson Ratio row printed as 0.3
status: ground
source: rolled-2205
where: Physical Properties table (Poisson Ratio row)
- benchmark: thermal_conductivity
value: 14
unit: W/(m °C)
scope: material
conditions:
form: seamless tube and pipe (SAF 2205 datasheet)
heat_treatment: not printed
temperature: 20 C
method: Thermal conductivity table, metric units, SAF 2205 row, 20 C column
status: ground
source: alleima-saf2205-pdf
where: Thermal conductivity table (metric, SAF 2205 row, 20 C column)
- benchmark: thermal_conductivity
value: 15
unit: W/m.K
scope: material
conditions:
form: not stated
heat_treatment: not stated
temperature: 20 C
method: Physical properties block, printed as 15 W/m.K at 20 C
status: ground
source: langley-2205
where: Physical Properties block (Thermal conductivity row)
note: Differs from Alleima 14 W/(m °C) at 20 C; both kept, not averaged
- benchmark: cte
value: 13
unit: 10-6/K
scope: material
conditions:
form: seamless tube and pipe (SAF 2205 datasheet)
heat_treatment: not printed
temperature: 30 to 100 C mean
unit_in_source: X10-6 per C (mean over the range)
method: Thermal expansion table, metric units, SAF 2205 row, 30-100 C column, printed as 13.0 (X10-6 per C)
status: ground
source: alleima-saf2205-pdf
where: Thermal expansion table (metric, SAF 2205 row, 30-100 C column)
- benchmark: cte
value: 11
unit: 10-6/K
scope: material
conditions:
form: not stated
heat_treatment: not stated
temperature: 20 to 300 C mean
unit_in_source: 10-6 m/m/C
method: Physical properties block, mean coefficient printed as 11 x 10-6 m/m/C for 20 to 300 C
status: ground
source: langley-2205
where: Physical Properties block (Mean coefficient of thermal expansion row)
note: Temperature range differs from Alleima 13.0 for 30 to 100 C; both kept
- benchmark: specific_heat
value: 480
unit: J/(kg °C)
scope: material
conditions:
form: seamless tube and pipe (SAF 2205 datasheet)
heat_treatment: not printed
temperature: 20 C
method: Specific heat capacity table, printed as 480 J/(kg °C) at 20 C
status: ground
source: alleima-saf2205-pdf
where: Specific heat capacity table (20 C row)
- benchmark: specific_heat
value: 400
unit: J/kg.K
scope: material
conditions:
form: not stated
heat_treatment: not stated
temperature: 20 C
method: Physical properties block, printed as 400 J/kg.K at 20 C
status: ground
source: langley-2205
where: Physical Properties block (Specific Heat row)
note: Differs from Alleima 480 J/(kg °C) at 20 C; both kept, not averaged
- benchmark: electrical_resistivity
value: 0.74
unit: 10-6 ohm.m
scope: material
conditions:
form: seamless tube and pipe (SAF 2205 datasheet)
heat_treatment: not printed
temperature: 20 C
unit_in_source: micro-ohm m, printed as μΩm
method: Resistivity table, printed as 0.74 μΩm at 20 C
status: ground
source: alleima-saf2205-pdf
where: Resistivity table (20 C row)
- benchmark: electrical_resistivity
value: 0.85
unit: 10-6 ohm.m
scope: material
conditions:
form: not stated
heat_treatment: not stated
temperature: 20 C
unit_in_source: µΩ.m
method: Physical properties block, Specific Electrical Resistance printed as 0.85 µΩ.m at 20 C
status: ground
source: langley-2205
where: Physical Properties block (Specific Electrical Resistance row)
note: Differs from Alleima 0.74 at 20 C; both kept, not averaged
- benchmark: melting_point
value: 2525
value_high: 2625
bound: range
unit: °F
scope: material
conditions:
form: not stated
heat_treatment: not stated
temperature: melting range
unit_in_source: °F, printed as 2525 - 2625
method: Physical properties table, Melting Range row, printed in °F only (2525 - 2625 F)
status: ground
source: rolled-2205
where: Physical Properties table (Melting Range row)
note: Printed in imperial units only; converted to °C on import
- benchmark: yield_strength
value: 450
unit: MPa
scope: material
bound: lower
conditions:
form: plate, sheet and strip (ASTM A240, UNS S32205)
heat_treatment: not printed on the page
temperature: not printed
method: Product table, minimum printed as 65 ksi min and 450 MPa min
status: ground
source: ati-product
where: Plate, Sheet and Strip product tables (Yield Strength row)
- benchmark: yield_strength
value: 450
unit: MPa
scope: material
bound: lower
conditions:
form: plate, sheet and strip (ASTM A240, UNS S32205)
heat_treatment: solution annealing (ICAST heat treatment column)
temperature: not printed
method: Mechanical properties table, Yield Strength in MPa, minimum 450
status: ground
source: icast-s32205
where: Mechanical Properties table (Yield Strength row)
- benchmark: yield_strength
value: 485
unit: MPa
scope: material
bound: lower
conditions:
form: seamless tube and pipe, wall up to 20 mm
heat_treatment: solution annealed
temperature: 20 C
method: Mechanical properties table at 20 C, Rp0.2 printed as min 485 MPa (wall above 20 mm may be slightly lower)
status: ground
source: alleima-saf2205-pdf
where: Mechanical properties, 20 C table (Rp0.2 column)
- benchmark: yield_strength
value: 895
unit: MPa
scope: material
bound: lower
conditions:
form: seamless tube and pipe, cold worked for oil and gas production
heat_treatment: cold worked, no subsequent heat treatment
temperature: not printed
method: Cold-worked seamless tube table, Rp0.2 printed as min 895 MPa (130 ksi)
status: ground
source: alleima-saf2205-pdf
where: Mechanical properties, cold-worked seamless tube and pipe table
- benchmark: yield_strength
value: 280
unit: MPa
scope: material
bound: lower
conditions:
form: seamless tube and pipe, wall up to 20 mm
heat_treatment: solution annealed (mechanical properties section)
temperature: 300 C
method: Proof strength table versus temperature, minimum Rp0.2 at 300 C, metric units
status: ground
source: alleima-saf2205-pdf
where: At high temperatures, proof strength table (300 C row)
- benchmark: yield_strength
value: 48.5
unit: ksi
scope: material
bound: lower
conditions:
form: plate (Rolled Alloys minimum elevated tensile table)
heat_treatment: not printed
temperature: 302 F (150 C)
method: Minimum elevated tensile properties, plate, 0.2 percent yield at 302 F printed as 48.5 ksi
status: ground
source: rolled-2205
where: Minimum Elevated Tensile Properties, Plate table (302 F row)
- benchmark: ultimate_tensile_strength
value: 655
unit: MPa
scope: material
bound: lower
conditions:
form: plate, sheet and strip (ASTM A240, UNS S32205)
heat_treatment: not printed on the page
temperature: not printed
method: Product table, minimum printed as 95 ksi min and 655 MPa min
status: ground
source: ati-product
where: Plate, Sheet and Strip product tables (Tensile Strength row)
- benchmark: ultimate_tensile_strength
value: 655
unit: MPa
scope: material
bound: lower
conditions:
form: plate, sheet and strip (ASTM A240, UNS S32205)
heat_treatment: solution annealing (ICAST heat treatment column)
temperature: not printed
method: Mechanical properties table, Tensile Strength in MPa, minimum 655
status: ground
source: icast-s32205
where: Mechanical Properties table (Tensile Strength row)
- benchmark: ultimate_tensile_strength
value: 680
value_high: 880
bound: range
unit: MPa
scope: material
conditions:
form: seamless tube and pipe, wall up to 20 mm
heat_treatment: solution annealed
temperature: 20 C
method: Mechanical properties table at 20 C, Rm printed as 680-880 MPa
status: ground
source: alleima-saf2205-pdf
where: Mechanical properties, 20 C table (Rm column)
- benchmark: ultimate_tensile_strength
value: 965
unit: MPa
scope: material
bound: lower
conditions:
form: seamless tube and pipe, cold worked for oil and gas production
heat_treatment: cold worked, no subsequent heat treatment
temperature: not printed
method: Cold-worked seamless tube table, Rm printed as min 965 MPa (140 ksi)
status: ground
source: alleima-saf2205-pdf
where: Mechanical properties, cold-worked seamless tube and pipe table
- benchmark: elongation
value: 25
unit: '%'
scope: material
bound: lower
conditions:
form: plate, sheet and strip (ASTM A240, UNS S32205)
heat_treatment: not printed on the page
temperature: not printed
method: Product table, minimum printed as 25% min
status: ground
source: ati-product
where: Plate, Sheet and Strip product tables (Elongation row)
- benchmark: hardness
value: 293
unit: HB
scope: material
bound: upper
conditions:
form: plate, sheet and strip (ASTM A240, UNS S32205)
heat_treatment: solution annealing (ICAST heat treatment column)
temperature: not printed
method: Mechanical properties table, Hardness in BHN 293 max
status: ground
source: icast-s32205
where: Mechanical Properties table (Hardness row)
- benchmark: hardness
value: 31
unit: HRC
scope: material
bound: upper
conditions:
form: plate, sheet and strip (ASTM A240, UNS S32205)
heat_treatment: not printed on the page
temperature: not printed
method: Product table, printed as 31 HRC max
status: ground
source: ati-product
where: Plate, Sheet and Strip product tables (Hardness row)
- benchmark: max_service_temp
value: 316
unit: °C
scope: material
bound: upper
conditions:
form: plate, sheet, strip, seamless tube and pipe (ASME Section VIII Division 1, UNS S31803)
heat_treatment: not printed
temperature: maximum 600 F (316 C)
method: ASME Section VIII Division 1 approval limit for S31803, printed in the mechanical properties text
status: ground
source: ati-tds
where: Mechanical Properties section, ASME approval paragraph
- benchmark: max_service_temp
value: 280
unit: °C
scope: material
bound: upper
conditions:
form: pressure vessel applications (VdTÜV-Wb 418 and NGS 1606)
heat_treatment: not printed
temperature: 280 C (540 F) maximum for prolonged exposure
method: Printed maximum for pressure vessel applications; prolonged exposure above 280 C changes the microstructure
status: ground
source: alleima-saf2205-pdf
where: At high temperatures section
- benchmark: pitting_resistance_equivalent
value: 35.8
unit: '-'
scope: material
conditions:
form: typical ATI 2205 composition (minimum Cr 22.0, Mo 3.1, Ni 5.5, N 0.15)
heat_treatment: not printed
temperature: not applicable
method: Printed typical PREN in the general properties text
status: ground
source: ati-tds
where: General Properties, first page (typical PREN)
note: Typical value, not a minimum (ATI says so)
- benchmark: pitting_resistance_equivalent
value: 35
unit: '-'
scope: material
bound: lower
conditions:
form: nominal composition Cr 22, Mo 3.2, N 0.18 (SAF 2205)
heat_treatment: not printed
temperature: not applicable
method: PRE table, SAF 2205 row, printed as greater than 35 (PRE = Cr + 3.3 Mo + 16 N)
status: ground
source: alleima-saf2205-pdf
where: Pitting corrosion section, PRE table (SAF 2205 row)
note: Printed as greater than 35 on nominal composition
- benchmark: pitting_resistance_equivalent
value: 35
unit: '-'
scope: material
conditions:
form: 2205 alloy (Rolled Alloys PREn table)
heat_treatment: not printed
temperature: not applicable
method: Chloride Corrosion table, PREn printed as 35 for 2205 (PREn = Cr% + 3.3 x (Mo% + 0.5 x W%) + 16 x N%)
status: ground
source: rolled-2205
where: Corrosion Resistance, Chloride Corrosion table (2205 row)
- benchmark: pitting_resistance_equivalent
value: 34
unit: '-'
scope: material
conditions:
form: Alloy 2205, composition basis not stated
heat_treatment: solution annealed (Langley supply condition)
temperature: not applicable
method: Introduction text and Product Comparison table, PREN printed as 34
status: ground
source: langley-2205
where: Introduction text and Product Comparison table (PREN row)
note: Composition basis not stated; differs from 35.8 typical (ATI)
- benchmark: critical_pitting_temperature
value: 35
unit: °C
scope: material
conditions:
form: 2205 alloy (Rolled Alloys table)
heat_treatment: not printed
temperature: 35 C critical pitting temperature
test: ASTM G48 in 6 percent ferric chloride
method: Chloride Corrosion table, CPT printed as 95 F (35 C) for 2205, measured in 6% ferric chloride per ASTM G48
status: ground
source: rolled-2205
where: Corrosion Resistance, Chloride Corrosion table (CPT column, 2205 row)
note: ASTM G48 result; ATI quotes a different ASTM G 150 test
- benchmark: fatigue_strength
value: 430
unit: MPa
scope: material
conditions:
form: rotary bending specimen without notch
heat_treatment: not printed
temperature: 40 C
environment: 3 percent NaCl, pH 7, 6000 rpm
cycles: 2 x 10^7
method: Corrosion fatigue table, printed as 430 MPa (62 ksi) for SAF 2205 without notch after 2 x 10^7 cycles
status: ground
source: alleima-saf2205-pdf
where: Corrosion fatigue table (SAF 2205 row, specimen without notch)
- benchmark: charpy_impact_energy
value: 27
unit: J
scope: material
bound: lower
conditions:
form: gas-shielded arc welded material (weld metal and heat-affected zone)
heat_treatment: as welded
temperature: '-50 C'
test: Charpy V notch
method: Welding impact text, minimum impact strength of 27 J (20 lb) at -50 C
status: ground
source: alleima-saf2205-pdf
where: Impact strength section, welded material paragraph
corrosion:
- environment: Seawater service, minimum PREN by alloy family
headline: 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.
effect: '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.'
rating: unknown
conditions:
criterion: minimum PREn by family for seawater service (typically considered suitable)
limit: PREn is a ranking, not a specification
source: rolled-pren
where: Comparing Alloys with PREn section
- environment: Chloride stress corrosion cracking, chloride-bearing service
headline: Ferrite phase gives resistance, substantially better than 300-series steels
effect: 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.
rating: low
conditions:
environment: chloride-bearing service
temperature: not stated in the text
source: ati-tds
where: Corrosion Properties, Chloride Stress Corrosion Cracking Resistance section
- environment: Chloride stress corrosion cracking, CaCl2 and neutral chloride tests
headline: TP304L and TP316L prone above 60 C; SAF 2205 much more resistant
effect: 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.
rating: low
conditions:
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
source: alleima-saf2205-pdf
where: Stress corrosion cracking (SCC) section, Figures 7 and 8
- environment: Chloride pitting and crevice corrosion
headline: PREN 35 and critical pitting temperature 35 C (ASTM G48, 6 percent FeCl3)
effect: 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.
rating: low
conditions:
environment: 6 percent ferric chloride (ASTM G48)
temperature: 35 C critical pitting temperature
source: rolled-2205
where: Corrosion Resistance, Chloride Corrosion table
- environment: Sour service, hydrogen sulphide with chlorides
headline: Sour service acceptable up to 232 C at limited H2S partial pressure
effect: 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.
rating: low
conditions:
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
source: alleima-saf2205-pdf
where: Stress corrosion cracking section, H2S paragraphs and Figure 9
- environment: General corrosion in acids and most media
headline: Better general corrosion resistance than 316L and 317L in most media
effect: '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.'
rating: low
conditions:
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
source: alleima-saf2205-pdf
where: General corrosion section, Figures 3 to 5
- environment: General corrosion in dilute and oxidizing acids; intergranular corrosion in welds
headline: Resists dilute reducing acids and moderate to high oxidizing acids (ATI)
effect: 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).
rating: low
conditions:
environment: dilute reducing acids; moderate to high oxidizing acids; welds tested in 16 percent sulphuric acid with copper sulphate
temperature: elevated temperature for organic acids (no number printed)
source: ati-tds
where: Corrosion Properties, General Corrosion Resistance and Intergranular Corrosion sections
risks:
hazards:
- text: PubChem aggregated GHS notifications for elemental nickel include H317, H334, H351, H372 and H412, with signal word Danger in some notifications. These cover the element, not the 2205 alloy.
ghs:
- H317
- H334
- H351
- H372
- H412
source: pubchem-nickel
where: UN GHS Classification (PubChem record, CID 935)
- text: PubChem notifications for elemental chromium include H317, H319, H334, H335, H341, H400 and H410. Signal words differ between notifications (Danger and Warning). The record is not a supplier classification.
ghs:
- H317
- H319
- H334
- H335
- H341
- H400
- H410
source: pubchem-chromium
where: UN GHS Classification (PubChem record, CID 23976)
- text: PubChem notifications for elemental molybdenum include H315, H319, H335 and H361 (suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child), with signal words Warning and Danger across notifications.
ghs:
- H315
- H319
- H335
- H361
source: pubchem-molybdenum
where: UN GHS Classification (PubChem record, CID 23932)
failure_risks:
- mode: 885 F (475 C) embrittlement of the ferrite phase
trigger: Extended exposure at 343 to 530 C (650 to 1000 F)
consequence: 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.
severity: high
source: ati-tds
where: Impact Properties and Effect of Elevated Temperature on Mechanical Properties sections
- mode: Loss of impact strength after prolonged high-temperature exposure
trigger: Prolonged exposure above 280 C (540 F)
consequence: The microstructure changes and impact strength falls. For pressure vessels, 280 C is the maximum (VdTÜV-Wb 418 and NGS 1606).
severity: moderate
source: alleima-saf2205-pdf
where: At high temperatures section
- mode: Brittle weld metal from straight chromium filler or a fully ferritic weld
trigger: Welding with straight chromium stainless steel filler metals, or a fully ferritic weld
consequence: Raises the weld's susceptibility to brittle impact behaviour. Matching AWS E2209 fillers are commercially available.
severity: moderate
source: ati-tds
where: Impact Properties and Welding sections
- mode: Sulphide stress cracking in sour service
trigger: H2S partial pressure above 0.02 bar with hardness above HRC 36 (cold-worked), above 0.1 bar (solution annealed), or temperature above 232 C
consequence: Cracking risk rises, and welded joints are slightly less resistant than base metal
severity: moderate
source: alleima-saf2205-pdf
where: Stress corrosion cracking section, H2S paragraphs
- mode: Pitting and crevice attack in chloride service
trigger: Chloride service above the 35 C critical pitting temperature (ASTM G48, 6 percent FeCl3)
consequence: Local attack. The datasheets rank 2205 above 316L, but no service temperature limit for chloride pitting is printed in the fetched sources.
severity: moderate
source: rolled-2205
where: Corrosion Resistance, Chloride Corrosion table
- mode: Damage from stress relief and cold bending in chloride service
trigger: Stress relief between 316 and 926 C, or heavy cold bending in chloride service without a full anneal
consequence: Stress relief in this range adversely affects the properties. Heavily cold-bent sections should be fully annealed when SCC is possible.
severity: moderate
source: ati-tds
where: Forming section (page 6)
side_effects: []
handling:
- text: 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.
source: alleima-saf2205-pdf
where: Heat treatment, Solution annealing
- text: 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).
source: alleima-saf2205-pdf
where: Welding section
- text: 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).
source: alleima-saf2205-pdf
where: Bending section
- text: Expansion into tubesheets needs higher initial force and should be done in one operation (Alleima).
source: alleima-saf2205-pdf
where: Expanding section
- text: Machine at a lower cutting speed than 304 or 316, with a tougher insert grade, since built-up edges and chipping are expected (Alleima).
source: alleima-saf2205-pdf
where: Machining section
mitigations:
- text: A full anneal and rapid cooling removes 475 C embrittlement, and heat treatment above 590 C reverses it (ATI).
source: ati-tds
where: Effect of Elevated Temperature on Mechanical Properties
- text: Where active corrosion is a risk, choose a higher-alloyed grade such as Alleima 2RK65 or Sanicro 28, or super-duplex SAF 2507 (Alleima).
source: alleima-saf2205-pdf
where: General corrosion section
- text: Use matching AWS E2209 fillers so the weld keeps a phase balance close to the base metal (ATI).
source: ati-tds
where: Welding section
uses:
- application: structures
device: Chemical process vessels, piping and heat exchangers
example: Rolled Alloys lists chemical process vessels, piping and heat exchangers, FGD scrubber systems, pulp mill digesters, bleach washers, chip presteaming vessels and food process equipment for 2205.
source: rolled-2205
where: Applications list
- application: structures
device: Oil and gas production tubing, flowlines and heat exchangers in sour service
example: Alleima lists production tubing and flowlines for sour wells, refineries and chloride-contaminated process solutions, and heat exchangers that use chloride-bearing or brackish cooling water.
source: alleima-saf2205-pdf
where: Applications section
- application: mechanisms
device: Marine propellers, shafts, rudders, pumps and valves
example: Langley lists marine propellers, shafts, rudders, shaft seals, pumps and valves, and oil and chemical tankers for Alloy 2205.
source: langley-2205
where: Applications list
supply:
- subject: Nickel production by country (USGS 2026)
abundance: 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.
producers:
- country: Indonesia
share_percent: 66.7
year: 2025
- country: Philippines
share_percent: 6.9
year: 2025
- country: Russia
share_percent: 5.1
year: 2025
- country: New Caledonia
share_percent: 3.6
year: 2025
- country: Canada
share_percent: 3.6
year: 2025
- country: China
share_percent: 3.1
year: 2025
critical_lists: []
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)
source: usgs-nickel-2026
where: World Mine Production and Reserves; Domestic Production and Use; Recycling; Substitutes
- subject: Chromium production by country (USGS 2026)
abundance: 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.
producers:
- country: South Africa
share_percent: 45.1
year: 2025
- country: Turkey
share_percent: 17.6
year: 2025
- country: Kazakhstan
share_percent: 13.7
year: 2025
- country: India
share_percent: 5.9
year: 2025
- country: Brazil
share_percent: 3.9
year: 2025
- country: Zimbabwe
share_percent: 3.9
year: 2025
critical_lists: []
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)
source: usgs-chromium-2026
where: World Mine Production and Reserves; World Resources; Salient Statistics; Recycling; Substitutes
- subject: Molybdenum production by country (USGS 2026)
abundance: 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.
producers:
- country: China
share_percent: 37.3
year: 2025
- country: Chile
share_percent: 16.2
year: 2025
- country: United States
share_percent: 15.4
year: 2025
- country: Peru
share_percent: 15
year: 2025
- country: Mexico
share_percent: 6.5
year: 2025
critical_lists: []
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)
source: usgs-molybdenum-2026
where: World Mine Production and Reserves; Recycling; Substitutes; Events, Trends, and Issues
media: []
documents:
- title: ATI 2205 Technical Data Sheet, version 4 (2015)
type: datasheet
url: https://atimaterials.com/Products/Documents/datasheets/stainless-specialty-steel/duplex/ati_2205_tds_en_v4.pdf
year: 2015
- title: ATI 2205 duplex stainless steel product page (UNS S31803 and/or S32205)
type: datasheet
url: https://www.atimaterials.com/Products/ati-2205
year: 2026
- title: Alleima SAF 2205 tube and pipe, seamless datasheet (updated 2026-02-11)
type: datasheet
url: https://www.alleima.com/en/technical-center/material-datasheets/tube-and-pipe-seamless/saf-2205?show=pdf
year: 2026
- title: Rolled Alloys 2205 Duplex data sheet
type: datasheet
url: https://www.rolledalloys.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/2205_Duplex_Stainless_DataSheet_RolledAlloys.pdf
year: 2026
- title: Langley Alloys DS-Alloy 2205 data sheet (5/2017)
type: datasheet
url: https://www.langleyalloys.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Datasheet-DS-Alloy-2205-rev2.pdf
year: 2017
- title: 'ICAST Alloys: ASTM A240 UNS S32205 summary'
type: datasheet
url: https://www.icastllp.com/material_db_pdf/ASTM%20A240%20UNS%20S32205.pdf
- title: 'USGS Mineral Commodity Summaries 2026: Nickel'
type: report
url: https://pubs.usgs.gov/periodicals/mcs2026/mcs2026-nickel.pdf
year: 2026
- title: 'USGS Mineral Commodity Summaries 2026: Chromium'
type: report
url: https://pubs.usgs.gov/periodicals/mcs2026/mcs2026-chromium.pdf
year: 2026
- title: 'USGS Mineral Commodity Summaries 2026: Molybdenum'
type: report
url: https://pubs.usgs.gov/periodicals/mcs2026/mcs2026-molybdenum.pdf
year: 2026
- title: 'PubChem: Nickel (CID 935), UN GHS classification'
type: database
url: https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/rest/pug_view/data/compound/935/JSON
- title: 'PubChem: Chromium (CID 23976), UN GHS classification'
type: database
url: https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/rest/pug_view/data/compound/23976/JSON
- title: 'PubChem: Molybdenum (CID 23932), UN GHS classification'
type: database
url: https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/rest/pug_view/data/compound/23932/JSON
gaps:
- The 300 C embrittlement limit is not printed in any fetched source. Printed limits are 280 C for pressure vessels (Alleima), 316 C (600 F) under ASME Section VIII (ATI, Rolled Alloys), and an avoidance band of 343 to 530 C (ATI).
- No cryogenic 2205 data (4 K or 20 K yield or tensile) were found. A NASA NTRS search returned no 2205 record.
- No Outokumpu 2205 datasheet was reached. The search returned only a Prospector listing behind a sign-up, so no Outokumpu values are used.
- The ATI TDS room-temperature mechanical table and the chloride SCC and critical pitting results are images in the PDF. Only printed text was used, so their numbers are not in this file.
- The ATI product page prints carbon max 0.30 for plate, sheet and strip. The ASTM A240 sources print 0.030, so 0.030 is used.
- Langley's composition table did not parse cleanly and its ksi conversions are wrong (450 N/mm2 printed as 91.4 ksi). Only Langley's metric physical values are used, and its composition is not used.
- 'Physical values differ between sources and are kept side by side, not averaged: density (ATI 7.82, Alleima 7.8 g/cm3), modulus (Alleima 200 GPa at 20 C, Langley 190 kN/mm2), CTE (Alleima 13.0 for 30 to 100 C, Langley 11 for 20 to 300 C), specific heat (480 and 400 J/kg K), thermal conductivity (14 and 15 W/m K), resistivity (0.74 and 0.85 micro-ohm m).'
- 'PREN depends on the composition basis: 35.8 typical (ATI), above 35 on nominal composition (Alleima), 35 (Rolled Alloys), 34 (Langley). None was calculated for this file.'
- The MDPI Metals 2016 paper on 2205 atmospheric SCC after 475 C ageing refused the fetch (Access Denied), so it gives no test numbers here.
- The chloride SCC and critical pitting results in the ATI and Alleima datasheets are graphs. Only their text claims are recorded.
- The melting range is printed only in imperial units by Rolled Alloys (2525 to 2625 F), so it is kept as printed.
- 'Hardness is not in the canonical property list, so the name hardness is used (ICAST in HB, ATI in HRC). PREN, critical pitting temperature and welded Charpy energy are also not canonical, so snake_case names are used: pitting_resistance_equivalent, critical_pitting_temperature and charpy_impact_energy.'
- Critical-mineral lists (USGS, EU, BGS) were not read for nickel, chromium or molybdenum, so critical_lists are empty. The USGS 2026 nickel text names Executive Order 14285 only.
- Hazards are PubChem records for elemental nickel, chromium and molybdenum. No safety data sheet for 2205 was read, so welding-fume hazards for this grade are not covered.
- No NASA or ESA source naming 2205 in a spacecraft part was found, so the uses come from datasheets and distributors and the space link is not sourced.
- The UPMET 2205 PDF link returned a page with no data, the Atlas Steels 2205 sheet returned empty text, and the ORNL embrittlement page returned only a landing page. None of these is used.
- The Jacquet 2205 technical sheet repeats the ATI TDS text, so it is not counted as a separate source.
- Supply shares are computed from printed tonnages divided by printed world totals. USGS does not print them as percentages.
sources:
ati-tds:
title: 'ATI 2205 Technical Data Sheet, version 4 (2015): Duplex Stainless Steel (UNS S31803 and S32205)'
id: ati_2205_tds_en_v4
url: https://atimaterials.com/Products/Documents/datasheets/stainless-specialty-steel/duplex/ati_2205_tds_en_v4.pdf
kind: datasheet
year: 2015
license: cited, not reproduced
ati-product:
title: 'ATI: 2205 Duplex Stainless Steel, UNS S31803 and/or S32205 (plate, sheet and strip)'
id: ati-2205
url: https://www.atimaterials.com/Products/ati-2205
kind: datasheet
year: 2026
license: cited, not reproduced
alleima-saf2205-pdf:
title: 'Alleima: SAF 2205 Tube and pipe, seamless datasheet (updated 2026-02-11)'
id: SAF 2205 seamless tube and pipe
url: https://www.alleima.com/en/technical-center/material-datasheets/tube-and-pipe-seamless/saf-2205?show=pdf
kind: datasheet
year: 2026
license: cited, not reproduced
rolled-pren:
title: 'Rolled Alloys: PREN Calculator (comparing alloys by pitting resistance equivalent)'
id: PREN Calculator
url: https://www.rolledalloys.com/pren-calculator/
kind: web
year: 2026
license: cited, not reproduced
rolled-2205:
title: 'Rolled Alloys: 2205 Duplex data sheet'
id: 2205_Duplex_Stainless_DataSheet_RolledAlloys
url: https://www.rolledalloys.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/2205_Duplex_Stainless_DataSheet_RolledAlloys.pdf
kind: datasheet
year: 2026
license: cited, not reproduced
langley-2205:
title: 'Langley Alloys: DS-Alloy 2205 data sheet (5/2017)'
id: DS-Alloy 2205
url: https://www.langleyalloys.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Datasheet-DS-Alloy-2205-rev2.pdf
kind: datasheet
year: 2017
license: cited, not reproduced
icast-s32205:
title: 'ICAST Alloys: ASTM A240 UNS S32205 chemical composition and mechanical summary'
id: ASTM A240 UNS S32205
url: https://www.icastllp.com/material_db_pdf/ASTM%20A240%20UNS%20S32205.pdf
kind: datasheet
license: cited, not reproduced
wiki-saf2205:
title: 'Wikipedia: SAF 2205 (history and designations only)'
id: SAF 2205
url: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SAF_2205
kind: web
license: CC BY-SA 4.0 (cited, not reproduced)
usgs-nickel-2026:
title: 'USGS Mineral Commodity Summaries 2026: Nickel'
id: mcs2026-nickel
url: https://pubs.usgs.gov/periodicals/mcs2026/mcs2026-nickel.pdf
kind: report
year: 2026
license: public domain
usgs-chromium-2026:
title: 'USGS Mineral Commodity Summaries 2026: Chromium'
id: mcs2026-chromium
url: https://pubs.usgs.gov/periodicals/mcs2026/mcs2026-chromium.pdf
kind: report
year: 2026
license: public domain
usgs-molybdenum-2026:
title: 'USGS Mineral Commodity Summaries 2026: Molybdenum'
id: mcs2026-molybdenum
url: https://pubs.usgs.gov/periodicals/mcs2026/mcs2026-molybdenum.pdf
kind: report
year: 2026
license: public domain
pubchem-nickel:
title: 'PubChem: Nickel (CID 935), UN GHS classification'
id: CID 935
url: https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/rest/pug_view/data/compound/935/JSON
kind: database
license: PubChem terms (public)
pubchem-chromium:
title: 'PubChem: Chromium (CID 23976), UN GHS classification'
id: CID 23976
url: https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/rest/pug_view/data/compound/23976/JSON
kind: database
license: PubChem terms (public)
pubchem-molybdenum:
title: 'PubChem: Molybdenum (CID 23932), UN GHS classification'
id: CID 23932
url: https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/rest/pug_view/data/compound/23932/JSON
kind: database
license: PubChem terms (public)
license: CC-BY-4.0
updated: '2026-10-24'
review:
status: draft
method: assistant
checked_values: 37
unreachable: 0
caveats: 10
note: 'Read by an AI assistant on 2026-10-24 from pages fetched in this run: ATI 2205 TDS version 4 and product page, Alleima SAF 2205 datasheet, Rolled Alloys 2205 data sheet, Langley Alloys DS-Alloy 2205, ICAST ASTM A240 UNS S32205 summary, Wikipedia SAF 2205 (history and designations only), USGS MCS 2026 nickel, chromium and molybdenum, and PubChem nickel, chromium and molybdenum. Not used: UPMET 2205 link (no data), Atlas Steels 2205 (empty text), ORNL landing page (no data), MDPI Metals 2016 (Access Denied). The ATI product page prints carbon max 0.30; the ASTM A240 sources print 0.030, so 0.030 is used. identity.designations is kept as requested; the site schema has no such field.'
story:
why: 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.
recipe:
line: 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.
parts:
- name: Iron
symbol: Fe
share_note: balance (the rest)
role: Matrix of the alloy, with the austenite and ferrite phases.
- name: Chromium
symbol: Cr
share_percent: 22
share_high: 23
role: Forms the passive film and gives most of the pitting resistance (PREN).
- name: Nickel
symbol: Ni
share_percent: 4.5
share_high: 6.5
role: Stabilises the austenite; the ferrite carries less nickel than the austenite (ATI).
- name: Molybdenum
symbol: Mo
share_percent: 3
share_high: 3.5
role: Raises pitting and crevice resistance and strength at elevated temperature.
- name: Nitrogen
symbol: 'N'
share_percent: 0.14
share_high: 0.2
role: Raises pitting resistance and welded properties; ATI produces to a higher minimum than the ASTM range.
- name: Carbon
symbol: C
share_percent: 0
share_high: 0.03
role: Kept low to limit chromium carbide precipitation (maximum limit).
- name: Manganese
symbol: Mn
share_percent: 0
share_high: 2
role: Deoxidiser and austenite former in the melt (maximum limit).
- name: Silicon
symbol: Si
share_percent: 0
share_high: 1
role: Deoxidiser in the melt (maximum limit).
- name: Phosphorus
symbol: P
share_percent: 0
share_high: 0.03
role: Impurity held low (maximum limit).
- name: Sulphur
symbol: S
share_percent: 0
share_high: 0.02
role: Impurity held low (maximum limit).
risk_groups:
- title: For people
level: 0
verdict: Element records, not alloy tests
lead: PubChem lists hazards for elemental nickel, chromium and molybdenum. No 2205 safety data sheet was read.
points:
- label: Nickel
line: PubChem lists H317, H334, H351, H372 and H412 for elemental nickel.
- label: Chromium
line: PubChem lists H317, H319, H334, H335, H341, H400 and H410 for elemental chromium.
- label: Molybdenum
line: PubChem lists H315, H319, H335 and H361 for elemental molybdenum.
- title: In the environment
level: 1
verdict: Chloride and sour service are the watch points
lead: Pitting, crevice attack and sour cracking are the main routes in service.
points:
- label: Chloride
line: Critical pitting temperature 35 C in 6 percent FeCl3 (ASTM G48), with PREN 35 or above.
- label: Sour service
line: Alleima limits sour service to 232 C at 0.02 to 0.1 bar H2S, depending on heat treatment.
- title: Heat history
level: 2
verdict: Heat history sets the risk
lead: The 475 C embrittlement band and the stress relief range both come from heat history.
points:
- label: Band
line: ATI says extended exposure at 343 to 530 C must be avoided in fabrication and service.
- label: Fix
line: A full anneal and rapid cooling removes the embrittlement, and heat treatment above 590 C reverses it (ATI).
uses:
- where: Chemical process vessels, piping and heat exchangers
line: Rolled Alloys lists these, plus FGD scrubber systems, pulp mill digesters and food process equipment.
- where: Oil and gas production tubing, flowlines and sour-service heat exchangers
line: Alleima lists production tubing and flowlines for sour wells, refineries and chloride-contaminated process solutions.
- where: Marine propellers, shafts, rudders and pumps
line: Langley lists these for Alloy 2205, along with oil and chemical tankers.
can_do:
- label: Strength
benchmark: yield_strength
line: 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.
- label: Tensile
benchmark: ultimate_tensile_strength
line: Minimum tensile strength is 655 MPa for ASTM A240 (ATI, ICAST). Alleima tube and pipe reaches 680 to 880 MPa.
- label: Stiffness
benchmark: elastic_modulus
line: Elastic modulus is 200 GPa at 20 C (Alleima), and Langley gives 190 kN/mm2.
- label: Density
benchmark: density
line: Density is 7.82 g/cm3 (ATI) and 7.8 g/cm3 (Alleima).
- label: Chloride pitting
benchmark: pitting_resistance_equivalent
line: PREN is 35.8 typical (ATI). Alleima prints greater than 35 on nominal composition, against 24 for TP316L.
- label: Sour service
line: Acceptable in sour service up to 232 C at limited H2S partial pressure (Alleima, NACE MR0175/ISO 15156).
compare: '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.'
compare_rows:
- label: Tensile strength
benchmark: ultimate_tensile_strength
scope: material
- label: Density
benchmark: density
scope: material
- label: Yield strength
benchmark: yield_strength
scope: material
handling:
- Solution anneal at 1020 to 1100 C and cool quickly in air or water (Alleima, ATI).
- Weld with E2209 or ER2209 filler, without preheating, at a heat input of 0.5 to 2.5 kJ/mm (Alleima).
- Avoid stress relief between 316 and 926 C, which harms the properties (ATI).
- Expand tubes in one operation with higher initial force (Alleima).
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:
- 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).
verdict: 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.
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