Duplex 2304 is a 23% chromium, 4% nickel, molybdenum-free duplex stainless steel whose structure is a balance of ferritic and austenitic. It has general corrosion resistance similar or better than Alloys 304L and 316L but with yield strength nearly double that of austenitic stainless steels. Its duplex microstructure and low nickel and high chromium contents also allows Duplex 2304 to demonstrate improved stress corrosion resistant properties compared to 304 and 316.  

Size:

Thickness:0.5-12mm

Width:1000-1500mm

Surface finish: No.1, 2B

Standards:

ASTM/ASME: UNS S32304
EURONORM: FeMi35Cr20Cu4Mo2
DIN: 2.4660

Applications:

Duplex 2304 is generally used in the same applications in which Alloys 304 and 316L are used. Some examples of these applications include:

Chloride containing environments

Welded pipe systems within the Pulp and Paper

Transportations

Heat exchanger tubes

Architecture, building, construction

Pressure vessels

Caustic solutions, organic acids

Food industry

Corrosion Resistance:

Due to its high chromium content of 23%, the corrosion resistance properties of Duplex 2304 are practically equivalent to those of Alloy 316L.Its duplex microstructure and low nickel and high chromium contents allows Duplex 2304 to have improved stress corrosion resistance properties compared to the 304L and 316L standard austenitic grades.More resistant to pitting and crevice corrosion resistance that Alloy 316L.Outperforms Alloys 304L and 316L in stress corrosion cracking resistance in chloride containing aqueous solutions.
Its corrosion rate in boiling nitric acid (65%) is higher than that of Alloy 316L.Its high yield strength allows Duplex 2304 to perform well in abrasion/corrosion applications.