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Duplex Stainless SteelUNS S31803W.Nr 1.4462

Duplex Stainless Steel S31803 Seamless Pipes & Tubes

Duplex S31803 is the earlier designation that overlaps with S32205. S31803 has a slightly wider composition range and may have a lower minimum PREN than S32205. Many existing specifications still reference S31803, though S32205 is now the preferred designation for new projects.

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Size Range

1/4" NPS to 10" NPS (6.35mm to 273.1mm OD)

Wall Thickness

SCH 5S to SCH 160

Standards

4 specs

Chemical Composition (% by weight)

C0.030 max
Mn2.00 max
Si1.00 max
Cr21.0-23.0
Ni4.5-6.5
Mo2.5-3.5
N0.08-0.20
P0.030 max
S0.020 max

Mechanical Properties (Minimum at Room Temperature)

Tensile Strength620 MPa min
Yield Strength450 MPa min
Elongation25% min
Hardness293 HBW max

Physical Properties - Duplex S31803

Density7.82 g/cm3
Melting Range1350-1400 C
Thermal Conductivity19 W/m-K
Electrical Resistivity850 nOhm-m
Specific Heat480 J/kg-K
Coeff. of Thermal Expansion13.0 um/m-C

Corrosion Resistance - Duplex S31803

PropertyValue
Pitting Resistance (PREN)~33
Max Service Temp (Oxidizing)315 C
Intergranular CorrosionHighly resistant
Stress Corrosion CrackingExcellent resistance
General Corrosion Rate<0.02 mm/yr in most environments
Seawater ResistanceExcellent up to 20C

Equivalent International Grades

ASTMS31803
NORSOKMDS D45
Trade2205/S31803

Duplex S31803 vs Comparable Grades

GradeTensileYield
Duplex 2205Duplex Stainless Steel655 MPa min450 MPa min
SS 316 / 316LAustenitic Stainless Steel515 / 485 MPa min205 / 170 MPa min
Super Duplex 2507Super Duplex Stainless Steel795 MPa min550 MPa min
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Duplex S31803 vs Duplex 2205: S32205 has tighter composition and higher PREN; S31803 is the legacy designation.
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Duplex S31803 vs SS 316 / 316L: S31803 has 2x yield strength; 316 has better formability.
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Duplex S31803 vs Super Duplex 2507: 2507 for harsher environments; S31803 is more economical.

Applicable Standards

ASTM A789 / ASME SA789ASTM A790 / ASME SA790NORSOK MDS D45DIN EN 10216-5

Applications

Process piping in chemical plants
Oil & gas production tubing
Heat exchangers
Pressure vessels
Structural applications
Transport tankers for chemicals

Key Advantages of Duplex S31803

Dual-phase microstructure for high strength
Excellent resistance to chloride SCC
Good weldability with proper procedures
Cost-effective compared to super duplex
Proven track record in offshore service

Duplex S31803 Applications by Region

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Middle East (UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Oman, Kuwait)

Legacy specifications in older plants still reference S31803. Used interchangeably with S32205 in UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Qatar.

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Europe (Germany, UK, Norway, Netherlands, Italy)

Common in existing offshore installations and chemical plants across Norway, UK, and Netherlands.

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United States

Used where older specifications reference S31803; new projects typically specify S32205.

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