11Cr-2Ni duplex stainless steel is a two-phase ferrite-austenite stainless steel combining moderate chromium content with controlled nickel and molybdenum additions, designed to balance corrosion resistance with mechanical strength. It finds application in moderately corrosive environments including chemical processing, seawater cooling systems, and desalination plants where standard austenitic stainless steels may suffer stress-corrosion cracking but full super-duplex grades are unnecessary. Engineers select this duplex grade when cost and ease of fabrication matter alongside the need for higher strength than 300-series austenitic steels and acceptable pitting resistance in chloride-bearing media.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Elongation at Break(εf) | 17.80 | - | — | ||
Ultimate Tensile Strength(σUTS) | 242 | ksi | — | ||
Yield Strength (0.2% offset)(σy) | 186 | ksi | — |