LDX 2101 UNS S32101 Duplex Stainless Steel is a low-alloyed, general purpose lean duplex stainless steel. It possesses properties such as high mechanical strength, similar to that of other duplex stainless steel, and good corrosion resistance. Compared to 300 series stainless steels, 2101 duplex stainless steel provides superior strength and greater chloride stress corrosion cracking resistance.
The use of manganese ensures proper ferrite-austenite phase balance, while allowing a reduction in nickel content. As a result, LDX 2101 UNS S32101 Duplex Stainless Steel is priced competitively with 304L stainless steel and 316L stainless steel. Due to its relatively low alloying content, it is less prone to precipitation of intermetallic phases than other duplex stainless steel.
Corrosion Resistance
The corrosion resistance of LDX 2101 uns s32101 duplex stainless steel is generally good, and therefore is suitable for use in a wide range of general-purpose applications and environments. Attributable to its duplex structure, LDX 2101 uns s32101 duplex stainless steel offers an excellent resistance to stress corrosion cracking. It also offers corrosion resistance comparable to 304L and 316L stainless steel, making it an excellent candidate to replace 300 series stainless in a wide variety of applications.
What are the characteristics of LDX 2101 uns s32101 duplex stainless steel?
- High resistance to chloride stress corrosion cracking
- Chloride pitting and crevice corrosion resistance comparable to 316L stainless steel
- Good general corrosion resistance
- High strength
- Good sulfide stress corrosion resistance
- Good machinability and weldability
Chemical Composition, %
| Cr | Ni | Mo | C | N | Mn |
| 21.0-22.0 | 1.35-1.70 | 0.10-0.80 | .040 Max | 0.20-0.25 | 4.00-6.00 |
| Si | P | S | Cu | Fe | |
| 1.00 Max | .040 Max | .030 Max | 0.10-0.80 | Balance |
In what applications is LDX 2101 uns s32101 duplex stainless steel used?
- Chemical process vessels, piping and heat exchanger
- General purpose stainless steel applications
- Storage Tanks
- Water treatment
- Pulp & Paper mill equipment
- Water heater tanks
- LDX 2101 UNS S32101 Duplex Stainless Steel Pipe
ASTM Specifications
| Pipe Smls | Welded Pipe | Tube Smls | Tube Welded | Sheet/Plate | Bar |
| A790 | A790 | A789 | A789 | A240 | A276 |
Mechanical Properties Of UNS S32101 Duplex Stainless Steel Pipe
Specified Tensile Properties ASTM A240
Cold Rolled Plate and Sheet > ¼”
Specified Tensile Properties ASTM A240
Cold Rolled Plate and Sheet > ¼”
| Alloy | Ultimate Tensile Strength, ksi Minimum | .2% Yield Strength, ksi Minimum | Elongation % Minimum | Hardness Brinell Maximum |
| 2101 | 94 | 65 | 30 | 290 |
| 304/304L | 75 | 30 | 40 | 201 |
| 316/316L | 75 | 30 | 40 | 217 |
| 2205 | 95 | 65 | 25 | 293 |
Mechanical Properties Of UNS S32101 Duplex Stainless Steel Pipe
Specified Tensile Properties ASTM A240
Cold Rolled Plate and Sheet ≤ ¼”
Specified Tensile Properties ASTM A240
Cold Rolled Plate and Sheet ≤ ¼”
| Alloy | Ultimate Tensile Strength, ksi Minimum | .2% Yield Strength, ksi Minimum | Elongation % Minimum | Hardness BrinellMaximum |
| 2101 | 101 | 77 | 30 | 290 |
| 304/304L | 75 | 30 | 40 | 201 |
| 316/316L | 75 | 30 | 40 | 217 |
| 2205 | 95 | 65 | 25 | 293 |
LDX 2101 UNS S32101 Duplex Stainless Steel is a registered trademark of Outokumpu Stainless Steel.
Physical Properties
Density: 0.278 lb/inch3
Melting Point: 2525- 2630°F
Poisson's Ratio: 0.3
Electrical Resistivity: 481 Ohm - circ mil/ft
Melting Point: 2525- 2630°F
Poisson's Ratio: 0.3
Electrical Resistivity: 481 Ohm - circ mil/ft
| Temperature, °F | 70 | 212 | 392 | 572 |
| Coefficient* of Thermal Expansion, in/in°F x 10-6 | - | 7.5 | 7.8 | 8.1 |
| Thermal Conductivity Btu • ft/ft2 • hr • °F | 9.2 | 9.8 | 11.0 | 11.6 |
| Modulus of Elasticity, Dynamic psi x 106 | 29.7 | 29 | 27.6 | 26.1 |
Source: Zhejiang Yaang Pipe Industry Co., Limited (www.yaang.com)
