2205 Stainless Steel Round Pipe UNS S32205 Seamless Welded For Oil Gas Marine Applications
2205 stainless steel round tube is a high-strength, highly corrosion-resistant specialty pipe material. Its microstructure consists of approximately 50% ferrite and 50% austenite in a duplex configuration. This unique microstructure gives it nearly twice the yield strength of ordinary stainless steel, while also exhibiting excellent resistance to stress corrosion cracking in chloride ion environments.
Compared to 304 and 316L austenitic stainless steels, 2205 can withstand higher pressures with the same wall thickness, or allows for thinner wall thicknesses to achieve weight reduction and cost savings, making it an ideal material for industries such as petrochemicals, marine engineering, and papermaking.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Material Grade | 2205 Duplex (UNS S31803 / S32205) |
| Standards | ASTM A789, A790, A928; EN 10216-5; GB/T 21833 |
| Equivalent Grades | UNS S32205, 1.4462, F51, SAF™ 2205 |
| Production Methods | Seamless / Welded (ERW) |
| Surface Finish | Black / Bright Annealed (BA) / Polished (Mirror) / Pickled |
| Element | Content (%) | Element | Content (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carbon (C) | ≤ 0.030 | Chromium (Cr) | 21.0 – 23.0 |
| Silicon (Si) | ≤ 1.00 | Nickel (Ni) | 4.5 – 6.5 |
| Manganese (Mn) | ≤ 2.00 | Molybdenum (Mo) | 2.5 – 3.5 |
| Phosphorus (P) | ≤ 0.030 | Nitrogen (N) | 0.08 – 0.20 |
| Sulfur (S) | ≤ 0.020 | Iron (Fe) | Balance |
*Two-phase microstructure: approx. 40–50% ferrite + 50–60% austenite*
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Tensile Strength | ≥ 620 MPa (90 KSI) |
| Yield Strength (0.2% offset) | ≥ 450 MPa (65 KSI) |
| Elongation | ≥ 25% |
| Hardness | ≤ 293 HB / ≤ 30 HRC |
| Impact Toughness | Good down to -40°F (-40°C) |
*Yield strength is approximately twice that of 304/316L austenitic stainless steel*
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Density | 7.8 g/cm³ (0.282 lb/in³) |
| Modulus of Elasticity | 190 GPa (27,600 KSI) |
| Thermal Conductivity | 19.0 W/m·K (at 68°F) |
| Coefficient of Thermal Expansion | 13.7 × 10⁻⁶ /°C (68–212°F) |
| Electrical Resistivity | 80 μΩ·cm |
| Specific Heat | 500 J/kg·K |
| Parameter | Range |
|---|---|
| Outer Diameter (OD) | 6mm – 600mm (0.236″ – 24″) |
| Wall Thickness | 0.5mm – 40mm (0.020″ – 1.575″) |
| Length | 3m – 12m (10′ – 40′); custom lengths available |
| Tolerance (OD) | ±0.1mm for cold drawn; ±0.5mm for hot finished |
Common Stock Sizes (OD × WT in mm):
21.3 × 2.0 / 26.9 × 2.5 / 33.7 × 3.0 / 42.4 × 3.0 / 48.3 × 3.5 / 60.3 × 3.5 / 76.1 × 4.0 / 88.9 × 4.0 / 101.6 × 4.0 / 114.3 × 4.5 / 141.3 × 5.0 / 168.3 × 5.0
| Property | 2205 Performance vs. 316L |
|---|---|
| Pitting Resistance Equivalent Number (PREN) | ≥ 35 (vs. 316L at 25) |
| Stress Corrosion Cracking (SCC) | Excellent resistance in chloride environments |
| Pitting & Crevice Corrosion | Superior to 316L and 317L |
| General Corrosion | Better than 316L in most media |
*2205 is the practical solution to chloride SCC problems that plague 304/316L stainless steels*
| Condition | Limit |
|---|---|
| Recommended Service Temperature | -50°F to 600°F (-46°C to 316°C) |
| Maximum Continuous Service | 600°F (316°C) |
| Minimum Service Temperature (impact tested) | -50°F (-46°C) |
Extended elevated temperature exposure above 600°F can cause embrittlement
| Industry | Applications |
|---|---|
| Oil & Gas | Flowlines, production tubing, offshore platforms, sour service |
| Chemical Processing | Pressure vessels, heat exchangers, piping systems |
| Marine | Seawater handling, desalination plants, shipbuilding |
| Pulp & Paper | Digesters, bleach washers, chip pre-steaming vessels |
| Food Processing | Equipment requiring corrosion resistance and cleanability |
| Construction | Structural components, bridges, and architectural features |
| Packaging Type | Description |
|---|---|
| Standard Export | Steel strapping + rust preventive oil + waterproof plastic wrap + wooden crates |
| Individual Protection | Plastic end caps (for polished/bright finish) |
| Bundle Packaging | Hexagonal bundles for small-diameter tubes |
| Bulk Packaging | Steel-banded bundles for large-diameter pipes |
| Labeling | Grade (2205), standard (ASTM A790), heat number, OD × WT, length, net weight |
Custom packaging available upon request (palletized, fumigated wooden cases, rust-free, etc.)
Please specify the following when placing an 2205 stainless steel round tube order: Provide specifications, quantity, and requirements; we will provide a quote within 24 hours and ship worldwide.
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