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DMV 22.5

1 Applications 3 Description 3.3.2 Tensile Properties at

Elevated Temperature
DMV 22.5 is a duplex (austenitic ferritic) 3.1 Reference Standards
Cr-Ni-Mo-steel with nitrogen addition. 0.2% Y.S.
Temperature
The combination of high mechanical properties UNS S31803 / S32205 acc. to min.
and good corrosion resistance, especially pitting ASTM A 789 / A 790;
C (F) MPa ksi
and crevice, presents a good basis for diverse ASME SA 789 / SA 790;
pipe and tube applications such as: NACE MR0175 / ISO 15156 50 (122) 415 60
Oil & Gas production and processing: 1.4462 acc. to EN 10216-5;
100 (212) 360 52
OCTG (Oil Country Tubular Goods) more EN 10297-2; VdTV data sheet 418
details in Annex 1 ISO 13680 see Annex 1 150 (302) 335 48
Subsea, process and utility serices more API 5LC / DNV OS F101 see Annex 2 200 (392) 310 45
details in Annex 2
250 (482) 295 42
Chemical, Petrochemical, Urea and Food 3.2 Chemical Composition
industries 1 MPa=1 N/mm2; 1 ksi=6.9 MPa
especially in the presence of high stress and DMV 22.5 typical values
high chloride content bearing environments 3.3.3 Hardness
weight-%
Maritime applications DMV 22.5 has max. 26 HRC / max. 260 HB
ship building; desalination plants; C 0.02 conformity with NACE MR0175.
seawater systems Si 0.4 N.B. Higher mechanical values can be achieved
in the cold hardened condition see Annex 1.
Mn 1.7

2 Main Features P 0.02 3.3.4 Impact Resistance

S < 0.002 The V-notch impact energy at 20C (68F) is
DMV 22.5 is characterised by: min. 90 J (67 ft lb) and at -46C (-51F) is
Cr 22.0
Balanced austenitic - ferritic min. 45 J (34 ft lb).
microstructure Ni 5.3 N.B. This grade is liable to metallographic modi-
High mechanical properties: Mo 3.2 fication after prolonged exposure in the range
yield strength is about twice that 600 - 900C (1112 - 1652F) leading to reduced
N 0.17
of austenitic stainless steel grade impact properties. Prolonged service above
AISI 316L Fe Balance 280C (540F) can also lead to a reduction in
Resistance to general corrosion, PREN 35 impact resistance and increase in hardness.
pitting, crevice is superior to that (PREN = %Cr + 3.3 x %Mo + 16 x %N)
of stainless steel grade AISI 316L 3.4 Physical Properties
High resistance to stress corrosion 3.3 Mechanical Properties
cracking and hydrogen sulphide Density at 20C (68F)
attack Following values are guaranteed in the solution g / cm3 lbs / in3
Typical range of service temperature: annealed condition:
7.8 0.28
-50C up to +280C
(-58F up to +540F) 3.3.1 Tensile Properties at 20C (68F)
Good weldability
Coefficient of Thermal Expansion
MPa ksi between 20C (68F) and...
0.2% Y.S. 485 70 Temperature 10-6 / K 10-6 /F
min. C (F)
U.T.S. 640 - 920 93 - 133 100 (212) 13.1 7.1
A % min. 25 200 (392) 13.6 7.6
300 (572) 14.1 8.1
1 MPa=1 N/mm2; 1 ksi=6.9 MPa
400 (752) 14.6 8.2

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DMV 22.5

ments of copper coppersulfate - sulfuric acid in-

Thermal Conductivity tercrystalline tests such as ASTM A 262-E (Strauss
Temperature W / (m K) Btu / test) or ISO 3651-B.
C (F) (ft h F)

20 (68) 13.9 8 3.5.3 Stress Corrosion Cracking

The austenitic-ferritic structure of this stainless
100 (212) 15.8 9
steel confers a high level of resistance to Stress
200 (392) 16.8 10 Corrosion Cracking (SCC) in most industrial
300 (572) 19.2 11 diluted chloride media when stress level is
400 (752) 20.2 12 below the yield strength.

In chloride environments:
Modulus of Elasticity (Chloride Stress Cracking - CSC)
Temperature 103 MPa 103 ksi Acetic acid The table below gives the results of stress
C (F) corrosion cracking tests after 500 hours in three
Acetic acid 80% T = 140C (284F) different boiling chloride solutions and with
20 (68) 200 29.0
Corrosion rate (mm/y) three kinds of test pieces: U bent, 4 point
100 (212) 195 28.3 bent-beam and C ring:
10
200 (392) 187 27.1
3 316 L
300 (572) 179 25.9 Test DMV 316L
1 DMV 928
piece 22.5
0.3
MgCI2 U bent (1) F F
0.1
DMV 22.5 45% 4 points (2) 100% 50%
0.03
boiling C ring (3) 25% 5%
3.5 Corrosion Properties 0.01 155C (310F)
0.003
0 200 400 600 800 1000 1200 CaCI2 U bent (1) F F
3.5.1 General Corrosion
CI - concentration (ppm) 50% 4 points (2) 100% 50%
The chemical composition of DMV 22.5 makes it
boiling C ring (3) 100% 50%
more resistant to corrosion than AISI 316L stain- 150C (302F)
less steel in many corrosive environments like: Mixture of acetic and formic acids
NaCI2 U bent (1) NF F
25% 4 points (2) 100% 50%
Sulphuric acid boiling C ring (3) 100% 50%
110C (230F)
Isocorrosion chart in sulphric acid
for 0.1 mm/year (4 mpy)
1. F = failure NF = no failure
Temp. (C) 2. 4 points bent-beam test - stress before
120 rupture (percentage of Y.S.)
Boiling 3. C ring test - stress before rupture
100
90
(percentage of Y.S.)
80
70
60 In H2S - Cl environments:
50 (Sulphide Stress Cracking - SSC)
40 Hydrochloric acid DMV 22.5 is an austenitic-ferritic stainless steel
316 L 316 L
30 Organic acids approved by NACE MR0175 / ISO 15156-3 for
50 100%
H2 SO4 use in sour environment. DMV 22.5 shows good
3.5.2 Intergranular Corrosion resistance to sulphide stress cracking corrosion
In the annealed condition, without any sensitization test at 24C (75.2F) and 90C (194F) over
treatment, corrosion rates in boiling nitric acid to 720 hours period (NACE TM0177) in CO2- H2S - Cl
ASTM A 262-C, remain below 1.1 mm/y media as indicated in the table below:
(6.1 m / 48h) which is equal to 3.7 mils / month.
After sensitization, DMV 22.5 meets the require-
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DMV 22.5

Test NACE NACE 4 Supply Hot

solution TM0177 TM0177 Bending is possible in the range 1000 - 950C
pH2S 1 bar 16 bars 4.1 Dimensional Range (2010 - 1742F) and must be followed by rapid
NaCI 50 g/l 50 g/l cooling. It should, however, be noticed that the
Outside diameter: up to 250 mm (9.84 inches) strength of DMV 22.5 is low at high tempera-
Test temperature 24C (75.2F) 90C (194F)
Wall thickness: up to 50 mm (1.97 inches) tures which can have a negative influence on
Stress value 350 N/mm2 325 N/mm2
the final shape.
Test results no failure no failure 4.2 Delivery Condition
after 720 h after 720 h
5.4 Cutting and Machining
Pipes and tubes are delivered in cold or hot
3.5.4 Pitting and Crevice Corrosion finished condition depending on size and A higher wear rate of the tools than that of
The resistance to pitting and crevice corrosion specification. Normally they will be supplied in austenitic steels can be noticed when cutting
increases with the content of chromium, annealed condition. and machining of DMV 22.5 due to the higher
molybdenum and nitrogen in the steel. hardness.
Due to the relatively high level of these three 4.3 U-bent
elements, DMV 22.5 has noticeably better 5.5 Welding
resistance to this type of corrosion than Also available upon request.
AISI 316L, as shown on the graph below. DMV 22.5 has a good weldability. Welding is
possible with all processes usual for stainless
5 Fabrication steels. Preheating and heat treatment after
welding is normally not necessary.
5.1 Heat treatment Butt welding or welding to tube plate is carried
out using the gas tungsten arc welding process
Pipes and tubes are delivered in the annealed (TIG / GTAW) with a filler metal having a similar
condition. composition (PREN > 35) enriched with elements
In case a subsequent processing requires an ad- to favour austenite formation. Use moderate
ditional heat treatment, this has to be performed heat input in the range of 10 to 25 kJ / cm.
at 1020 - 1100C (1870 - 2010F) followed by In all cases it is imperative to remove all traces
rapid cooling in air or water. of superficial oxidation which might initiate
This is especially recommended when the steel localised attack.
has been exposed in temperature ranges
In 6 weight% FeCl3 solution (ASTM G 48) the 350 - 525C (662 - 977F) or 600 - 950C
Critical Pitting Temperature (CPT) and Critical (1112 - 1742F) for a long duration causing 6S
 tandards
Crevice corrosion Temperature (CCT) are, embrittlement and reduced corrosion resistance. and References
respectively:
5.2 Expanding DMV 22.5 is delivered in accordance with
CPT 30C 86F
European, American and other international
CCT 20C 68F DMV 22.5 tubes and pipes can be expanded standards.
similarly to austenitic stainless steels, bearing in
mind, however, their greater strength. Close fit Salzgitter Mannesmann Stainless Tubes has
3.5.5 Galvanic Corrosion clearance per TEMA is recommended. delivered DMV 22.5 tubes and pipes to a wide
Galvanic corrosion can occur when two dis- range of different applications world-wide.
similiar metals are connected. The position of 5.3 Bending
DMV 22.5 on the electropotential scale is very You can get more detailed information for the
similar to that of austenitic stainless steels. This Cold special fields of OCTG and other oil & gas
enables it to be coupled with austenitic stainless Despite their greater strength, during bending applications in separate annexes, which are
steels within its passivity range. DMV 22.5 tubes behaves similarly to austenitic available on request.
steels. When plastic deformation exceeds 25%,
subsequent heat treatment is necessary. For obtaining material samples or specific
In case of special applications where VdTV queries, please contact our sales offices.
datasheet 418 is specified, heat treatment is
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DMV 22.5
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