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FERRALIUM™ 255-3SF

FERRALIUM™ 255-3SF

FERRALIUM 255-3SF Bar stock sizes available
Diameter (in)	Diameter (mm)	kg per m
1/2	12.7	0.98
3/8	15.88	1.54
3/4	19.05	2.23
7/8	22.23	3.02
1	25.4	3.97
1 1/8	28.58	5.02
1 1/4	31.75	6.17
1 3/8	35.05	7.54
1 1/2	38.10	8.89
1 3/8	41.40	10.53
1 3/4	44.45	12.10
1 7/8	47.75	13.97
2	50.80	15.84
2 1/4	57.15	20.04
2 1/2	63.50	24.73
2 3/4	69.85	29.91
3	76.20	35.62
3 1/4	82.55	41.79
3 1/2	88.90	48.48
3 3/4	95.25	55.63
4	101.60	63.30
4 1/4	107.60	71.47
4 1/2	114.30	80.13
4 3/4	120.65	89.28
5	127.00	98.92
5 1/4	133.35	108.90
5 1/2	139.70	119.69
6	152.40	142.45
6 1/2	165.10	167.18
6 3/4	171.45	180.40
7	177.80	193.88
7 1/2	190.05	221.40
8	203.20	253.22
9	228.60	320.46
10	254.00	395.63
12	304.80	569.70
14	355.60	775.46

Specifications of Ferralium 255-3SF

FERRALIUM to MSA-MPS-3SF-FORGINGS
EN 10088-1 1.4507
ASTM A473 UNS S32550 Forgings
ASTM A790 UNS S32550 Seamless and Welded Pipe
ASTM A815 UNS S32550 Pipe Fittings
A789 UNS S32550 Seamless & Welded Tubing
Stamicarbon 18005 MS47 UNS S32550
X2 CrNiMoCuN 25.6.3
Z3 CNDU 25-07AZ
ASME Approval as Table UHA 23 and Code Case 1883
NACE MR 01-75

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Purchase Specifications >
FERRALIUM 255-3SF Forgings Purchase Specification

Past Papers >
The Influence of Copper on the Pitting Corrosion of Duplex Stainless Steels UNS S32550 L F Garfias-Mesias J M Sykes and C D S Tuck Corrosion Vol 54 No 1 1998 p 40

Technical Data Sheets >
Machining FERRALIUM 255 Welding FERRALIUM 255

+ Ferralium 255-3SF Features

+ Applications of Ferralium 255-3SF

Chemical Process Industry:

Sulphuric Acid Production, Nitric Acid Processes, Polypropylene Production, PVC ProductionTitanium Dioxide Production, Caustic Evaporators, Equipment Handling Organic and Fatty Acids

Marine Industry and Shipbuilding:

Propellers and Shafts, Rudders, Shaft Seals, Pumps, Bolts and Fasteners, Valves, Instrumentation, Oil and Chemical Tankers

Oil and Gas Industry:

Pumps, Valves, Pipe, Vessels, Wellhead Equipment, Subsea Equipment

Pollution Control:

Fans and pumps, Wet Scrubbers, Incinerators

Copper Smelting:

ID Fans, Tuyere bars, Wet Scrubbers, Leaching Area Precipitators

Pulp and Paper Industry:

Black liquor heater tubes, Digester Blow Valves, Rotary Feed Valves, I.D.Fans, Brownstock Washers, Precipitators, Bleaching Components

Food Industry:

Sugar Cane Centrifuges, Corn and Vegetable processing plant

Agrochemicals:

Fertiliser Production (Wet phosphoric acid)

Civil Engineering:

Statue of Liberty supporting structure, Swimming Pools, Sewage Treatment

+ Forms of Ferralium 255-3SF Available

+ Chemical Specification of Ferralium 255-3SF

+ Physical Properties of Ferralium 255-3SF

+ Basic Properties of Ferralium 255-3SF - Mechanical Properties

+ Machining Advice of Ferralium 255-3SF - Hot worked and precipitation hardened alloy

+ Alloy Comparisons

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Alloys	Bars & Sections	Hot & Cold Rolled Plate	Ingot & Billet	Forged Products	Sand Castings
FERRALIUM 255-SD50
FERRALIUM 255-SD40
FERRALIUM 255-3SF
FERRALIUM 255-3AF
FERRALIUM 255-3SC
FERRALIUM 255-FG46
ALLOY 2507
ALLOY S32760

Elements	C	Cr	Cu	Fe	Mo	Mn	N	Ni	P	S	Si
Minimum		24.0	1.50	REMAINDER	2.9		0.110	4.50
Maximum	0.04	27.0	2.00		3.9	1.50	0.25	6.50	0.04	0.03	1.00

Density (Kg.m^-1)	78.1
Magnetic Permeability	33
Young’s Modulus (N/mm²)	199 x 10³
Specific Heat, 20°C (J.Kg^-1.°K^-1)	475
Fracture Toughness, K_Q (MPa.m^½)	98
Specific Electrical Resistance, 20°C (µO.m)	0.80
Thermal conductivity, 20°C (W.m^-1.°K^-1)	14.2
Mean coefficient of thermal expansion, 20-100°C (°K^-1)	11.1 x 10^-6

0.2% Proof Stress (N/mm² ) [ksi] minimum	550 [79.8]
Ultimate Tensile Strength (N/mm²) [ksi] minimum	760 [110.3]
Elongation (%) minimum	25
Hardness (HBN)	270max
Charpy V-notch Impact at ambient Temp (J) [ft.lb]	80min [59min]

Additional Testing
Ultrasonic Testing	According to ASTM A388
Liquid Penetrant Inspection	According to ASTM E165
Other tests	If required, are agreed with customer prior to contract

Operation	Cutting Speed m/min (ft/min)	Feed Rate mm/rev (in/rev)	Depth of cut mm (in)
Milling	40 (130)	0.05-0.13 mm/tooth 0.02-0.005 in/tooth	0.5-6.0 (0.02-0.25)
Drilling – 6.4mm (1/4”) dia	250rpm	0.075 (0.003)
Drilling – 12.7mm (1/2”) dia	250rpm	0.125 (0.005)
Drilling – 25.4mm (1”) dia	150rpm	0.28 (0.011)
Turning - Roughing	30-45 (100-150)	0.20 – 0.38 (0.008-0.015)	3 (0.125)
Turning - Finishing	50-60 (165-200)	0.13 – 0.20 (0.005-0.008)	0.5 (0.02)
Tooling	Milling/Turning: Carbide (SANDVIK GC 235, SECO T25M) Drilling: HSS, point angle 118°, chisel angle 120°

Alloy Comparisons	S17400 (17- 4PH)	S31803	718 (ST)	S31254	FERRALIUM 255-3SF
0.2% Proof Strength (N/mm²), minimum	1070	450	550 max	300	550
Corrosion Rate (mm.y^-1) Seawater	~1	<0.01	<0.01	<0.01	<0.01
Corrosion Rate (mm.y^-1) 10% sulphuric acid at 80°C	10	0.4	<0.15	1.5	<0.15
Corrosion Rate (mm.y^-1) Boiling 50% nitric acid	<0.15	<0.15	<0.15	0.4	<0.15
Wear Properties related to Hardness (HBN)	RC38	RC25	RC20	RC20	RC28