Properties of Duplex Stainless Steels

Abstract

This paper briefly reviews the history of the development of duplex stainless steels and summarises the grades that are currently standardised in JIS and used industrially. The chemical composition, phase equilibrium and phase transformation of duplex stainless steels are described, showing the basic data. The physical and mechanical properties of the duplex stainless steels are touched upon, and in particular the resistance to uniform corrosion and localised corrosion such as pitting corrosion, crevice corrosion and stress corrosion cracking are outlined, citing previously published data. Finally, the main environments in which duplex stainless steels are used and the results of their use are mentioned.