Stainless Steel · Tubes · ASTM A789 / ASME SA789 S32205
Duplex 2205 Stainless Steel Tubes
In short: Duplex 2205 tube to ASTM A789 is used in heat exchangers, hydraulic and instrument lines where chloride stress corrosion cracking rules out SS 316L.
- S32205
- UNS number
- 7.8
- density, g/cm³
- 3.1 / 3.2
- EN 10204 certificates
- 6
- Duplex 2205 product forms
Why this combination
Why Duplex 2205 in tubes
Exchanger tubes in warm chloride water often crack in SS 316L; duplex resists chloride stress corrosion cracking far better.
Hydraulic and instrument tube benefits from duplex's high strength and pressure rating.
Specification
How to specify Duplex 2205 tubes
OD 3 mm to about 127 mm (¼" to 5") typical, wall 0.5 mm to 12 mm; BWG or mm; straight lengths up to about 30 m, U-bent to drawing
- Specification
- ASTM A789 / ASME SA789 S32205
- UNS
- S32205 / S31803
- EN / W.Nr.
- 1.4462
- Order by
- OD × wall, length or U-bend
Sizes and weights
Duplex 2205 tubes sizes, weighed at 7.8 g/cm³
Other sizes on request. For general tubes information, such as manufacturing routes and end finishes, see the tubes guide.
| OD mm | Wall mm | kg/m |
|---|---|---|
| 6.35 | 0.89 | 0.119 |
| 9.53 | 1.24 | 0.252 |
| 12.70 | 1.24 | 0.348 |
| 12.70 | 1.65 | 0.447 |
| 15.88 | 1.24 | 0.445 |
| 19.05 | 1.65 | 0.704 |
| 19.05 | 2.11 | 0.876 |
| 25.40 | 1.65 | 0.960 |
| 25.40 | 2.11 | 1.204 |
| 31.75 | 1.65 | 1.217 |
| 38.10 | 1.65 | 1.474 |
| 38.10 | 2.11 | 1.861 |
| 50.80 | 2.11 | 2.517 |
| 50.80 | 2.77 | 3.260 |
Chemistry
Duplex 2205 composition
- UNS
- S32205 / S31803
- EN / W.Nr.
- 1.4462 · X2CrNiMoN22-5-3
- Density
- 7.8 g/cm³
- PREN
- 34 – 35
| Element | Limit, % | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| C | 0.030 max | |
| Mn | 2.00 max | |
| P | 0.030 max | |
| S | 0.020 max | |
| Si | 1.00 max | |
| Cr | 22.0 – 23.0 | |
| Ni | 4.5 – 6.5 | |
| Mo | 3.0 – 3.5 | |
| N | 0.14 – 0.20 |
Limits per ASTM A240 (S32205); other product forms and specifications differ slightly. Your order's specification and edition govern.
Questions
About Duplex 2205 tubes
Is duplex tube used offshore?
Yes, for hydraulic, instrument and process tubing.
What spec covers duplex tube?
ASTM A789.
From enquiry to dispatch
How a Duplex 2205 tubes order runs
- 01 EnquiryGrade, specification, size, quantity
- 02 ReviewChecked against your standard
- 03 InspectPMI, dimensions, TPI if required
- 04 CertifyEN 10204 3.1 / 3.2, heat traceable
- 05 ShipPacked and documented for the destination
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