S32304 Stainless Steel Plate Duplex 2304 Stainless Steel Alloy 2304 Duplex Steel Plate
General Properties
Alloy 2304 is a 23% chromium, 4% nickel, molybdenum-free duplex stainless steel. The Alloy 2304 has corrosion resistance properties similar to 316L. Furthermore, its mechanical properties, i.e., yield strength, are twice those of 304/316 austenitic grades. This allows the designer to save weight, particularly for properly designed pressure vessel applications.
The alloy is particularly suitable for applications covering the -50°C/+300°C (-58°F/572°F) temperature range. Lower temperatures may also be considered but need some restrictions, particularly for welded structures.
Chemical Analysis
Typical Values (Weight %)
| Carbon | Chromium | Nickel | Molybdenum | Nitrogen | Others |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.020 | 23 | 4 | 0.2 | 0.1 | S=0.001 |
| PREN = [Cr%] = 3.3 [Mo%] = 16 [N%] ≥ 24 | |||||
Mechanical Properties
Tensile Properties (Minimum Values)
| °C | Rp 0.2 MPa |
Rp 1.0 MPa |
Rp 1.0 MPa |
°F | YS 0.2% Offset KSI |
YS 0.1% Offset KSI |
UTS KSI |
Elongation % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 | 400 | 440 | 600 | 68 | 58 | 64 | 87 | 25 |
| 100 | 330 | 365 | 570 | 212 | 48 | 53 | 83 | 25 |
| 200 | 280 | 310 | 530 | 392 | 41 | 45 | 77 | 20 |
| 300 | 230 | 260 | 490 | 572 | 33 | 38 | 71 | 20 |
Values obtained for hot rolled plates (th ≤ 2"). Alloy 2304 must not be used for a long time at temperatures higher than 300°C (572°F), where precipitation hardening phenomenon occurs.
Toughness Values (KCV Minimum Values)
| Temp. | -50°C | +20°C | -60°F | +70°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 75 J/cm_ | 90 J/cm_ | 54 ft. lbs | 65 ft. lbs |
| Average (5) | 90 J/cm_ | 150 J/cm | 65 ft. lbs | 87 ft. lbs |
Hardness (Typical Values)
| Average (5) | HV10 180-230 | HB : 180-230 | HRC _ 20 |
Physical Properties
Density : 7,800 kg/m3 - 0.28 lb/in3
| Interval Temper °C |
Thermal expansion ax10M-bK-1 |
°C |
Resistivity (μ_ cm) |
Thermal conductivity (W.m-1.K-1) |
Specific heat (J.kg-1.K-1 |
Young modulus E (GPa) |
Shear modulus G (GPa) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20-100 | 13 | 20 | 80 | 17 | 450 | 200 | 75 |
| 20-100 | 13 | 100 | 92 | 18 | 500 | 190 | 73 |
| 20-200 | 13.5 | 200 | 100 | 19 | 530 | 180 | 70 |
| 20-300 | 14 | 300 | 105 | 20 | 560 | 170 | 67 |
Structure
The chemical analysis of 2304 is optimized to obtain a typical 50 a / 50 g microstructure after solution annealing treatment at 950°/1050°C (1742°/1922°F).
The microstructure of 2304 duplex is very stable compared to molybdenum-containing duplex stainless steels. Intermetallic phases are present only after 10 hours holding time in the 750°/850°C (1382°/1562°F) temperature range. Copper additions to 2304 grade, when specified, increase the hardness of the steel after heat treatment in the 350°/500°C (662°/932°F) temperature range.
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