DUPLEX STAINLESS STEEL

ACX 900
EN DESIGNATION ASTM DESIGNATION
1.4462 2205
X2CrNiMoN22-5-3 S31803 / S32205

DESCRIPTION ACX 900 is a duplex stainless steel having a microstructure with a phase balance of approximately 50% ferrite and 50%
austenite, so it combines the best properties of these two constituents. Furthermore, the dual microstructure is responsible
of its outstanding mechanical and corrosion resistant behaviour.

CHEMICAL C Si Mn P S Cr Ni Mo N
COMPOSITION
≤0.030 ≤1.00 ≤2.00 ≤0.035 ≤0.015 22.00-23,00 4.50-6.50 3.00-3.50 0.14-0.20

APPLICATIONS - Chemical, petrochemical, paper and mining industry

- Storage tanks and tube piping
- Desalination and waste water treatment plants
- Heat exchangers
- Storage tanks and tubes in ships
- Civil work

MECHANICAL C H P
PROPERTIES
Rp0.2 ≥ 500 N/mm 2
≥ 460 N/mm 2
≥ 460 N/mm2
EN 10088-2
EN 10028-7 Rm 700 - 950 N/mm2 700 - 950 N/mm2 640 - 840 N/mm2
Elongation ≥ 20% ≥ 25% ≥ 25%

C = Cold rolled sheet

H = Hot rolled sheet
P = Plate

PHYSICAL At 200C it has a density of 7.8 kg/dm3 and a specific heat of 500 J/kg·K
PROPERTIES 200C 1000C 2000C 300 C 0

EN 10088-1
Modulus of elasticity (GPa) 200 194 186 180
Mean coefficient of linear
expansion between - 13 13.5 14
200C (10-6 x K-1) and
Thermal conductivity
15 - - -
(W/m·K)
Electrical resistivity
(Ω·mm2/m) 0.80 - - -

WELDING ACX 900 can be welded using most of the conventional methods, as stick welding, TIG, MIG, SAW, laser, etc. It is resistant to
hot cracking , grain coarsening embrittlement and matensite formation.
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The use of nickel-enriched filler material (needed in most cases) and specific process conditions for a controlled cooling
are required to obtain correct microstructural and chemistry balances. This will provide a welded area with optimum
mechanical, toughness and corrosion resistance properties.

Relatively high thermal inputs can be used as well as shielding gas on both sides of the weld (argon or argon plus helium are
normally used). In case of autogenous welding, shielding gas containing nitrogen is recommended as this helps limiting the
ferrite content in the weld.

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CORROSION ACX 900 exhibits an excellent corrosion resistance due to its chromium, molybdenum and nitrogen content.
RESISTANCE

GENERAL ACX 900 presents corrosion rates lower than 0.10 mm/year when is in contact with:

CORROSION - 100% acetic acid at 800C.
- 90% formic acid at 100C.
- 86% phosphoric acid at 850C.
- 65% nitric acid at 700C.
- 30% sulphuric acid at 200C.
- 70% tartaric acid at boiling temperature.
- 30% Sodium hidroxide at 1000C.
- Toluene.
- Beer.
- Milk.
- Wine.
- Fuel.

PITTING In order to estimate in a theoretical way the stainless steel pitting corrosion resistance, the Pitting Resistance Equivalent, PRE,
CORROSION is used. One of the most extended formulas to calculate the PRE value is:
PRE= %Cr + 3,3 (% Mo) + 30 (% N)

The higher the PRE, the better the pitting corrosion resistance. ACX 900 has a PRE average value of 38, being in theory more
resistant than ACX 250, with an average value of 25.

STRESS CORROSION ACX 900 is less susceptible to this kind of corrosion than austenitic stainless steels.
CRACKING

ATMOSPHERIC ACX 900 performs very well in almost all kind of media. In marine environments it presents better corrosion resistance than
CORROSION ACX 250.

SURFACE Wash the surface with neutral soap and water applied with a cloth or a brush without scratching the stainless steel. Then,
CLEANING always rinse the stainless steel with water to remove completely the cleaning agent. Finally, it is recommended to dry the
surface to preserve a good superficial condition. In severe environments, a frequent cleaning is strongly recommended.

SPECIFICATIONS It can be delivered according to EN 1.4462 from EN 10088-2 and EN 10028-7, and also S31803 y S32205 from ASTM A-240
standard requirements.
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