LDX 2101 UNS S32101 is a lean duplex stainless steel designed for general purpose use. LDX 2101 UNS S32101 is a 21.5% chromium, 5% manganese, 1.5% nickel, 0.45% molybdenum lean duplex stainless steel with corrosion resistance superior to 304L stainless steel and comparable to 316L stainless steel.
LDX 2101 UNS S32101 Duplex Stainless Steel is a low-alloyed, general purpose lean duplex stainless steel. It possesses properties such as high mechanical strength, similar to that of other duplex stainless steel, and good corrosion resistance. Compared to 300 series stainless steels, 2101 duplex stainless steel provides superior strength and greater chloride stress corrosion cracking resistance.
The use of manganese ensures proper ferrite-austenite phase balance, while allowing a reduction in nickel content. As a result, LDX 2101 UNS S32101 Duplex Stainless Steel is priced competitively with 304L stainless steel and 316L stainless steel. Due to its relatively low alloying content, it is less prone to precipitation of intermetallic phases than other duplex stainless steel.
Corrosion Resistance
The corrosion resistance of LDX 2101 uns s32101 duplex stainless steel is generally good, and therefore is suitable for use in a wide range of general-purpose applications and environments. Attributable to its duplex structure, LDX 2101 uns s32101 duplex stainless steel offers an excellent resistance to stress corrosion cracking. It also offers corrosion resistance comparable to 304L and 316L stainless steel, making it an excellent candidate to replace 300 series stainless in a wide variety of applications.
What are the characteristics of LDX 2101 uns s32101 duplex stainless steel?
High resistance to chloride stress corrosion cracking
Chloride pitting and crevice corrosion resistance comparable to 316L stainless steel
Good general corrosion resistance
High strength
Good sulfide stress corrosion resistance
Good machinability and weldability
Chemical Composition, %
CrNiMoCNMn21.0-22.01.35-1.700.10-0.80.040 Max0.20-0.254.00-6.00SiPSCuFe 1.00 Max.040 Max.030 Max0.10-0.80Balance
In what applications is LDX 2101 uns s32101 duplex stainless steel used?
Chemical process vessels, piping and heat exchanger
General purpose stainless steel applications
Storage Tanks
Water treatment
Pulp & Paper mill equipment
Water heater tanks
LDX 2101 UNS S32101 Duplex Stainless Steel Pipe
ASTM Specifications
Pipe SmlsWelded PipeTube SmlsTube WeldedSheet/PlateBarA790A790A789A789A240A276
Mechanical Properties Of UNS S32101 Duplex Stainless Steel Pipe Specified Tensile Properties ASTM A240 Cold Rolled Plate and Sheet > ¼”
AlloyUltimate Tensile Strength, ksi Minimum.2% Yield Strength, ksi MinimumElongation % MinimumHardness Brinell Maximum2101946530290304/304L753040201316/316L7530402172205956525293
Mechanical Properties Of UNS S32101 Duplex Stainless Steel Pipe Specified Tensile Properties ASTM A240 Cold Rolled Plate and Sheet ≤ ¼”AlloyUltimate Tensile Strength, ksi Minimum.2% Yield Strength, ksi MinimumElongation % MinimumHardness BrinellMaximum21011017730290304/304L753040201316/316L7530402172205956525293
LDX 2101 UNS S32101 Duplex Stainless Steel is a registered trademark of Outokumpu Stainless Steel.
Physical Properties
Density: 0.278 lb/inch3 Melting Point: 2525- 2630°F Poisson’s Ratio: 0.3 Electrical Resistivity: 481 Ohm – circ mil/ftTemperature, °F70212392572Coefficient* of Thermal Expansion, in/in°F x 10-6–7.57.88.1Thermal Conductivity Btu • ft/ft2 • hr • °F9.29.811.011.6Modulus of Elasticity, Dynamic psi x 10629.72927.626.1
* 70°F to indicated temperature.
Source: wilsonpipeline Pipe Industry Co., Limited (www.wilsonpipeline.com)
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