Suggested Response - Q4

**How would you compare and contrast austenitic and duplex stainless steels?

Response:

Austenitic Stainless Steel

Duplex Stainless Steel

18% Chromium

21-26% Chromium

8% Nickel

3-8% Nickel

2-3% Molybdenum

3-5% Molybdenum

Low Carbon (0.08% max, 0.03 in L grades)

 

Can include titanium or niobium

 

Easily fabricated, formed

More difficult to form

Easy to weld

Slightly more difficult to weld

Non-magnetic

Magnetic

Excellent corrosion resistance

 

Affected by high concentrations of reducing acids

More resistant to reducing acids

Halide ions, especially chlorine (Cl-), can break down the passive film

Resistant to halide ions

Susceptible to SCC and crevice corrosion

Less susceptible to SCC and crevice corrosion

Hygienic finish, easy to clean

Hygienic surface

Used in most contact applications

Used in high temperature applications, especially where high chloride levels occur

SS304, SS304L, SS316, SS316L, 317, 321

SS2205, 2101, 2304, 2507

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