Our duplex innovation is unmatched in the industry and our offering covers a full palette of duplex stainless steels for use in diverse industries and applications.
The high mechanical strength of duplex grades is a result of the duplex microstructure and the alloying with nitrogen. This high strength gives opportunities for reducing both weight and cost as a thinner material can be used. Low nickel content of the duplex grades makes them price stable.
The duplex grades LDX 2101® and 2304 are referred to as lean duplex grades. Typical applications are storage tanks, bridges, water heaters and reinforcement bars. The corrosion resistance is comparable to the standard austenitic grades like 4301 and 4404 respectively or high alloyed ferritics like 4521.
Grades 2507 and 4501 are regarded as super duplex grades. They are highly alloyed and have a corrosion resistance comparable to high performance austenitics like 254 SMO®. Typical applications for super duplex are desalination plants, seawater systems, flue-gas cleaning, umbilicals, storage tanks and pressure vessels.