Alloy 1.4462: Duplex stainless steel
Alloy 1.4462 is a duplex stainless steel alloy consisting of a combination of austenite and ferrite phases. This alloy offers excellent corrosion resistance in a variety of environments including saline and sulfide-rich environments.
Chemical composition
Chromium: 22.0-23.0%
Molybdenum: 3.0-3.5%
Nickel: 4.5-6.5%
Nitrogen: 0.10-0.22%
Iron: remainder
Characteristics
High Corrosion Resistance: 1.4462 alloy offers excellent corrosion resistance in environments such as seawater, acidic solutions and chlorinated environments.
Good mechanical properties: The 1.4462 alloy offers high strength and hardness combined with good toughness and ductility.
Good Weldability: This alloy welds well, enabling it to be used in a wide variety of applications.applications.
Alloy 1.4462 is used in various applications such as:
Chemical processing plants
Offshore and marine engineering
Food processing plants
Pharmaceutical Plantspaper and pulp industry
Heat treatment
Alloy 1.4462 can be annealed at temperatures of 1020-1100°C followed by water or air quenching. Heat treatment improves the strength and corrosion resistance of the alloy.
forms of deliveryAlloy 1.4462 is available in various forms including sheet, bar, tube and forgings.
Note: The above data is for reference only and may vary by manufacturer and production batch. The manufacturer's relevant specifications and data sheets should always be consulted prior to use.
