X2CrNiMoN25-25-5 / 1.4465 Stainless Steel

✅ General Technical Characteristics

Stainless steel 1.4465 is a high-alloy corrosion-resistant steel with excellent resistance to aggressive environments. It belongs to the category of duplex steels, which ensures high strength, good weldability, and enhanced resistance to stress corrosion. Due to the balance of austenitic and ferritic structures, this alloy exhibits improved mechanical properties compared to traditional stainless steels.
Main Characteristics:
High corrosion resistance in aggressive environments.
Excellent mechanical strength and hardness.
Good weldability and machinability.
Heat resistance and stability at high temperatures.
Resistance to stress corrosion and pitting corrosion.
🔬 Chemical Composition of 1.4465 (%)Carbon (C): ≤ 0.03
Silicon (Si): ≤ 1.0
Manganese (Mn): ≤ 2.0
Phosphorus (P): ≤ 0.035
Sulfur (S): ≤ 0.015
Chromium (Cr): 24.0 – 26.0
Nickel (Ni): 4.0 – 6.0
Molybdenum (Mo): 2.5 – 3.5
Nitrogen (N): 0.10 – 0.25
💡 The combination of nickel, molybdenum, and nitrogen enhances the alloy’s corrosion resistance and strength.
🏭 Applications

Steel 1.4465 is in high demand in industries requiring high corrosion resistance and strength.
Main Applications:
Chemical and petrochemical industries (reactors, pipelines, storage tanks).
Shipbuilding (hull components, piping systems).
Production of heat exchangers and power equipment.
Automotive and aerospace industries.
Equipment for aggressive environments (marine water, acids, alkalis).
📊 Mechanical Properties

Tensile Strength (Rm): 700 – 900 MPa
Yield Strength (Rp0.2): ≥ 450 MPa
Hardness (HB): ≤ 270 HB
Elongation (A5): ≥ 25 %
⭐ Features

High corrosion resistance – resistant to aggressive chemicals and marine water.
Heat resistance – retains mechanical properties at high temperatures.
Strength and hardness – higher than traditional austenitic steels.
Ease of processing – easily weldable and machinable.
Stress corrosion resistance – resistant to cracking and pitting corrosion.

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