Duplex

Duplex stainless steels have a ferritic-austenitic microstructure, in roughly equal proportions 50% ferrite and 50% austenite. Duplex combines many of the attractive properties of ferritic and austenitic stainless steels into one. They are designed to provide better corrosion resistance, in particular to stress corrosion and pitting corrosion. The microstructure leads to higher strength than standard austenitic stainless steels such as Type 304 or 316. Duplex stainless steels have become more and more popular in recent years.

Outokumpu and Sinopec sign strategic agreement

Outokumpu has signed a strategic partnership agreement with Sinopec Group on material development and deliveries of stainless steel. As part of the one-year agreement Outokumpu will supply Sinopec’s subsidiary, China Petrochemical International Co.

Outokumpu supplies lean duplex for solar plant pro

Outokumpu has won another contract for a pioneering Crescent Dunes solar plant project in Tonopah, Nevada, USA. In addition to 650 tons of stainless quarto plate, Outokumpu will also supply more than 60 tons of lean duplex LDX2101®.

Tecninox marks 25th anniversary

May, 2013 will mark the 25th anniversary of the inauguration of Tecninox Srl, manufacturer of butt weld fittings in stainless steel, duplex, superduplex and special alloys. Since its foundation in 1988, Tecninox has come a long way in reaching and surpassing the objectives that it originally set out to achieve.

Duplex show kicks off with Welcome Reception

The Duplex Seminar & Summit 2012 kicked off on Tuesday night with a Welcome Reception. Check out these photos!

Leicester Square uplifts its look

Leicester Square has uplifted its look with new balustrades and gates, made of Outokumpu stainless steel, around the park area.

Technip awarded frame agreement by Statoil

Technip has been awarded a frame agreement for engineering studies by Statoil Brasil Óleo & Gàs Ltda. The scope of this 3 year contract includes feasibility, concept and front-end engineering design studies for Statoil’s existing offshore production fields and future developments in Brazil. All work will be executed by Technip’s operating center in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil with support from the Group’s European centers

TiNox-Cut end mills from Emuge

Emuge Corp., a manufacturer of a line of taps, thread mills, end mills, holders and attachments, has introduced the TiNox-Cut, a new series of end mills specifically developed to provide tool life when machining challenging materials. The TiNox-Cut

FSP-80V Vertical column 5-axis profiler

SNK America Inc.'s latest addition to its range of hard metal 5-axis machines, the FSP-80V Vertical Spindle 5-Axis Profiler productively and precisely machines hard metals, including titanium, inconel, stainless steel and more.

AK Steel increases prices

AK Steel has announced that they will increase transaction prices for specialty flat-rolled stainless steel products in the 200, 300 and 400 series, as well as duplex and precipitation hardening grades, effective with shipments on 1 November 2010. The

Brite Gard cleans stainless steel

Component Hardware Group (CHG), a designer, manufacturer and distributor of plumbing and hardware products, has introduced its latest innovation – Brite Gard stainless steel cleaner/protectant. The 100 percent biodegradable and aerosol free