This investigation demonstrated 2.1 wt% tungsten drastically reduced the kinetics of tertiary phase precipitation in 25Cr super duplex stainless steels. The slow kinetics resulted in a better overall pitting corrosion resistance.
super duplex stainless steels
Hydrogen-Induced Stress Cracking of Swaged Super Duplex Stainless Steel Subsea Components
HISC is the Achilles’ heel of duplex and super duplex stainless steels. In this investigation, we demonstrate the detrimental effects of both cold work (swaging) and anisotropic microstructures on HISC resistance. We believe the findings challenge the validity of the present form of DNV-GL RP F112 as a method to reduce HISC risks.
Use of the critical acidification model to estimate critical localized corrosion potentials of duplex stainless steels – Publication
Can we use Galvele’s critical acidification model to estimate the localized corrosion resistance of engineering stainless steels?
Short answer: yes; long answer: it is complicated.
Find out more in our recent CORROSION Journal article.