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FERRALIUM 255 (UNS S32550) Description

Cr 25.5, Ni 5.5, Mo 3.4 C 0.04, Mn 1.5, Si 1.0, Fe bal, N 0.175, S 0.030,
Cu 2.00, P 0.040
Overview
FERRALIUM 255 is finding many cost effective applications in the chemical, marine, metallurgical, municipal
sanitation, plastics, oil and gas, petrochemical, pollution control, wet phosphoric acid, paper making and
metalworking industries.
Called "super" because it is more alloyed than ordinary stainless steels and has superior corrosion resistance,
FERRALIUM 255 is being used in areas where conventional stainless' are inadequate or, at best marginal. One good
example s in the paper industry which was hit with an epidemic of corrosion problems when environmental laws
forced recycling of process liquids In closed systems, chemicals such as chlorides can build up to highly corrosive
concentrations over time. Paper makers have found that ordinary stainless equipment, which had previously given
good service, was no longer adequate for many applications.
FERRALIUM 255 is a duplex alloy with a high strength to weight ratio with superior abrasion and cavitation
resistance. Resistance to chloride SCC, as well as crevice corrosion and pitting. Good ductility with a high fatigue
strength in marine applications. Twice the yield strength of Alloy 20, and stronger than Duplex 2205. An excellent
40C critical pitting temperature (ASTM G48-Method A), twice that of Alloy 2205.
Principal Features of Alloy 255 Compared To 300 Series Austenitic Stainless Steels
Superior Corrosion Resistance
Pitting
Crevice Corrosion
Chloride Stress Corrosion Cracking
General Corrosion In Many Environments
Good Ductility
High Strength-To-Weight Ratio
High Fatigue Strength In Marine Environments
Superior Abrasion and Cavitation Erosion Resistance
High Mechanical Strength - (over twice the yield strength of austenitic stainless steels)
Good Fabricability

Characteristics
Physical Properties
Density 0.282 lb/in
Specific Gravity 7.81
Thermal Expansion

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Coefficient (68 to 600F) 6.7X10^-6 in/in/F

Thermal Conductivity (68F) 105 Btu/sqr ft/hr/F/in
Electrical Resisitivity (68F) 473 Ohms/cir mil ft
Dynamic Modulus of Elasticity 30.5x10^6 psi

Is Stronger Than Most Competitive Alloys

Typical Typical Typical
Alloy UNS Tensile Yeild Elongation
(ksi) (ksi) (%)
Alloy 255 S32550 126 98 30
316L S31603 81 42 50
NiCu400 N04400 78 31 50
20Cb-3 N08020 92 47 39
2205 Duplex S31803 112 75 32

Alloy Comparison
Chemistry Alloy 316SS Alloy 2205 Alloy 255
CR 17 22 25.3
NI 10 5 6
MO 2 3 3
CU -- -- 2
N -- 0.15 0.22

Applications
FERRALIUM 255 is a cost effective alternative to materials such as the nickel alloys, 20 type alloys, brass and
bronze. Marine environments have long been the domain of admiralty bronze. Alloy 255 is replacing admiralty
bronze, and the nickel alloys, in offshore platforms, deck hardware, rudders and shafting.
Alloy 255 is also making inroads in "borderline" corrosion applications where the nickel alloys and high performance
alloys have been used but may not have been absolutely necessary. In some instances, it has even been used to
replace high performance Ni-Cr-Mo-F-Cu alloys in the phosphoric acid industry.
Valves, pumps, shafts, marine environments, Applications in down-hole, waste water, polycarbonate production, and
demineralized water production.

Fluid Flow Applications

Process Temperature Corrodant Prior Material

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Fluid Flow Applications

Caffeine Production 95 C Cholrides 316
Waste Odor Removal Ambient Cholrides --
H 2 SO 4 317L
Wet Process Phos Acid 180 F
Solids 316L
Sour Gas Downhole H2S 316, 410
Up to 350 F
Instruments Chlorides Nitronic 50
Mixed Acids
Waste Water Treatment 150-300 F 316 FRP
Chlorides
Polycarbonate
250-300 F Ambient 2205
Production

PVC, Carbon
Demineralize Water Ambient Chlorides
Steel, Stainless

Gold Mine Oxygen Lance H 2 SO 4 316, C-276

217 F
and Vent Chlorides 600, TI

Chemistry
FERRALIUM 255's high critical pitting temperature and high critical crevice temperature provide more resistance to
pitting and crevice corrosion than lesser alloyed materials. The alloy's very high yield strength combined with good
ductility allows lower wall thicknesses in process equipment.

Chemical Requirements
Ni Cr Mo Mn C Si Fe
Max 6.5 27.0 3.9 1.50 0.04 1.00 Bal
Min 4.5 24.0 2.9

Tensile Data
Mechanical Property Requirements
Ultimate Yield
Elong. R/A HardnessBrinell
Tensile Strength

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Mechanical Property Requirements

(0.2%
OS)
Min 110 KSi 80 KSi 15%
Max 297
Min 760 MPa 550 MPa
Max

Specifications
Form Standard
Metal Type UNS S32550
Bar ASTM A479
Wire
Sheet ASTM A240
Plate ASTM A240
Fitting
Forging
Weld Wire
Weld Electrode E2553

Din 1.4507

Machining
MACHINING DATA

Carbide tools are suggested

for rates better than 50% of Type 304.

Machining Type Suggested starting rates are:

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MACHINING DATA

Carbide tools are suggested

for rates better than 50% of Type 304.

Roughing - 0.15" depth, 0.015"/rev feed -175 SFM

Single Point turning :
Finishing - 0.025" depth, 0.007"/rev feed - 200 SFM

1/4" Dia hole - 0.004"/rev feed - 60 SFM

Drilling : 1/2" Dia hole - 0.007"/rev feed - 60 SFM
3/4" Dia hole - 0.010"/rev feed - 60 SFM

Reaming : Feed - same as drilling - 100 SFM

Roughing - 0.25" depth - 0.007"/tooth feed - 125SFM

Side and Slot Milling :
Finishing - 0.050" depth - 0.009"/tooth feed - 140SFM

These rates are for carbide tools,

Type C-2 for roughing, drilling and reaming.
Type C-3 for finishing.

Other Technical Data

Elongation Comparison
elongation Comparison

Alloy Ferralium Alloy

Alloy 2205
elongation 316SS 255

40 25 15
Hardness Comparison
Alloy Alloy Ferralium Alloy
Wear Resistance
316SS 2205 255
Hardness RB80 RC21 RC28

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Elongation Comparison
Critical Pitting Temperature Comparison

Critical Pitting Temperature Alloy Alloy Ferralium Alloy

316SS 2205 255
Degree C ASTM
0 20 40
G48-Method A

Pitting Potential - MV Comparison

Temperature Alloy Alloy Ferralium Alloy

316SS 2205 255
50 C 60 370 No Pitting

60 C No Test No Test 110

60 C No Test No Test 170

Critical Crevice Comparison

Critical Crevice Temperature Alloy Alloy Ferralium Alloy

316SS 2205 255
Degree C ASTM
G48-Method B -2.5 17.5 22.5
(10% FE CL 6H 0)

C Ring Stress Cracking Comparison

C Ring Stress Cracking Alloy Alloy Ferralium Alloy

316SS 2205 255
80 Degree C Stressed to 100% Yield
Strength, H2S
Cracks Fine Cracks No Cracks
0.125 Bar, Sour Brine with 46,000
MG/L Chloride

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Elongation Comparison
PREN No. Comparison

Resistance to Localized Corrosion Alloy Alloy Ferralium Alloy

316SS 2205 255
PREN No. CR + 3.3(MO) + 16(N) 23.6 34.5 40

Corrosion Rates Comparison

Corrosion Rates MPY Alloy Alloy Ferralium Alloy

316SS 2205 255
10% Sulfuric Boiling 855 206 40

65% Nitric Boiling 11 21 5

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