Cold Rolled 254SMo Stainless Steel Plate with High Molybdenum Content for Superior Corrosion Resistance
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US $5.65-13.85 / kg
MOQ:
50 kg
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Negotiable
Product Description
254SMo Chemical Composition 254SMo Rolled Alloys Plate
254SMo is an austenitic stainless steel specifically developed for use in halide-containing environments such as seawater. This steel demonstrates superior performance particularly in halide-containing acids and offers excellent resistance to uniform corrosion. With carbon content below 0.02%, it is classified as pure austenitic stainless steel, and when carbon content is less than 0.01%, it qualifies as super austenitic stainless steel.
Features of Inox 254SMo
Super stainless steel represents a specialized category of stainless steel distinguished from ordinary grades by its high alloy content of nickel, chromium, and molybdenum. The most prominent example is 254SMo with 6% molybdenum content. The elevated molybdenum concentration provides exceptional local corrosion resistance, along with superior resistance to pitting corrosion (PI ≥ 40) and stress corrosion in demanding conditions including seawater, aeration, crevices, and low-speed scouring. This makes 254SMo an excellent alternative to nickel-based alloys and titanium alloys.
Additionally, 254SMo exhibits outstanding high-temperature resistance and corrosion performance that surpasses 304 stainless steel. From a metallurgical perspective, special stainless steel maintains a stable austenitic structure.
Extensive field testing and practical experience confirm that 254SMo maintains high crevice corrosion resistance in seawater, even at elevated temperatures—a characteristic shared by only a few stainless steel types. In acidic solutions and oxidizing halide environments such as those found in paper bleaching applications, 254SMo demonstrates corrosion resistance comparable to the most resistant nickel-based alloys and titanium alloys.
The high nitrogen content in 254SMo provides enhanced mechanical strength compared to other austenitic stainless steels. The alloy also offers high ductility, excellent impact strength, and good weldability. While the high molybdenum content results in increased oxidation during annealing, leading to a slightly rougher surface after pickling compared to conventional stainless steels, this does not compromise the material's corrosion resistance.
Specification
| Standard | UNS | Werkstoff Nr. | EN | SS | AFNOR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 254 SMO | S31254 | 1.4529 | X1CrNiMoCuN20-18-7 | 2378* | Z1 CNDU 20.18.06AZ* |
Chemical Properties
The chemical composition of stainless steel grade 254 SMO™ is outlined in the following table.
| Element | Content (%) |
|---|---|
| Iron, Fe | 55.69 |
| Chromium, Cr | 20 |
| Nickel, Ni | 18 |
| Molybdenum, Mo | 6.1 |
| Nitrogen, N | 0.20 |
| Carbon, C | 0.010 |
Mechanical Properties
The following table shows mechanical properties of stainless steel grade 254 SMO™.
| Properties | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Tensile strength | 680 MPa | 98600 psi |
| Yield strength | 300 MPa | 43500 psi |
| Modulus of elasticity | 195 GPa | 28300 ksi |
| Shear modulus | 75 GPa | 10900 ksi |
| Poisson's ratio | 0.30 | 0.30 |
| Elongation at break | 50 % | 50 % |
| Hardness, Brinell | 210 | 210 |
254SMo Applications
- Ocean: Marine structures in sea environments, seawater desalination, marine aquaculture, seawater heat exchange
- Environmental Protection: Flue gas desulfurization for thermal power generation, wastewater treatment
- Energy: Nuclear power generation, comprehensive coal utilization, ocean wave power generation
- Petrochemical Industry: Refining operations, chemical processing equipment
- Food: Salt production, soy sauce brewing processes
- High Concentration Chloride Ion Environment: Paper industry applications, various bleaching systems
- Other specialized industrial applications
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Company
JIANGSU MITTEL STEEL INDUSTRIAL LIMITED
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No.283-1, Youyi Middle Road, Xishan District, Wuxi City, Jiangsu Province
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Gao Ben