Stainless Steel 2507 · supply condition
Stainless Steel 2507 Cold Worked
Properties of the Cold Worked condition, compared with the other 2507 tempers.
For thin-wall tubing, springs and umbilicals where strength matters more than ductility; corrosion resistance essentially unchanged, but residual stress raises SCC sensitivity.
What is 2507 Cold Worked?
2507 Cold Worked is 2507 supplied in the Cold Worked condition — for thin-wall tubing, springs and umbilicals where strength matters more than ductility; corrosion resistance essentially unchanged, but residual stress raises SCC sensitivity. 2507 Cold Worked has a yield strength of 850 MPa (123 ksi) and a tensile strength of 1,000 MPa (145 ksi) — stronger than 97% of stainless steel grades. Elongation at break is 18% and the elastic modulus is 200 GPa (29 Msi). 2507 Cold Worked has a density of 7.8 g/cm³ (0.282 lb/in³), heavier than 50% of stainless steel grades. It melts at 1,350°C (2,462 °F). Solution Annealed is the default condition FabDigit quotes; Cold Worked is available on request or by drawing note.
Advantages
- High strength — 850 MPa (123 ksi), better than 97% of stainless steel grades
- Good corrosion resistance — 88/100, better than 97% of stainless steel grades
Limitations
- Difficult to machine — 20/100, worse than 98% of stainless steel grades
- Limited service temperature — 300°C (572 °F), worse than 90% of stainless steel grades
- Limited ductility — 18%, worse than 83% of stainless steel grades
- Limited formability — 25/100, worse than 79% of stainless steel grades
- High embodied carbon — 5.5 kg CO₂/kg, worse than 77% of stainless steel grades
2507 Cold Worked properties
Typical room-temperature values for 2507 Cold Worked — 9 properties are specific to this condition; the rest are grade-level values shared by every 2507 temper. Each bar shows where the value sits among the stainless steel grades in FabDigit's library — further right is higher.
Physical3
2507 Cold Worked has a density of 7.8 g/cm³ (0.282 lb/in³), heavier than 50% of stainless steel grades. It melts at 1,350°C (2,462 °F).
Mechanical16
2507 Cold Worked has a yield strength of 850 MPa (123 ksi) and a tensile strength of 1,000 MPa (145 ksi) — stronger than 97% of stainless steel grades. Elongation at break is 18% and the elastic modulus is 200 GPa (29 Msi).
Thermal6
2507 Cold Worked is rated for continuous service to 300°C (572 °F). It conducts heat at 15 W/m·K (8.67 BTU/hr·ft·°F), worse than 59% of stainless steel grades. Thermal expansion is 13 µm/m·K (7.22 µin/in·°F).
Electrical3
2507 Cold Worked conducts electricity at 2.2 % IACS, worse than 61% of stainless steel grades.
Chemical & Environmental3
Corrosion resistance is excellent (88/100), better than 97% of stainless steel grades.
Sustainability4
Producing a kilogram of 2507 Cold Worked takes about 72 MJ of energy and emits 5.5 kg of CO₂ — more than 82% of stainless steel grades. Typical recycled content is 60%.
Manufacturability7
2507 Cold Worked's machinability is poor (20/100, worse than 98% of stainless steel grades); weldability good (60/100); formability poor (25/100).
Values are nominal handbook figures for design screening. Certified mill or lot data ships with every FabDigit order on request.
Other 2507 tempers and conditions
2507 is also supplied in 5 other conditions. The full side-by-side table is on the 2507 overview.
- Solution AnnealedDefaultStandard supply condition for plate, sheet, pipe, forgings and hot-finished bar; best corrosion resistance and toughness.620 MPa yield · 28 HRC
- Cold WorkedFor thin-wall tubing, springs and umbilicals where strength matters more than ductility; corrosion resistance essentially unchanged, but residual stress raises SCC sensitivity.850 MPa yield · 34 HRC
- Cold DrawnChoose for small-diameter bar with tight tolerance, better finish and higher yield strength for fasteners and shafts.780 MPa yield · 32 HRC
Working with 2507 Cold Worked
Is 2507 easy to machine?
Cuts like a very tough, work-hardening stainless: rigid setup, sharp positive-rake carbide, 25–40 % lower speed than 316L, heavy positive feed and copious coolant to avoid work-hardened skin and built-up edge.
Can 2507 be welded?
Weldable by GTAW/GMAW/SMAW/SAW with 25.10.4.L (2509) filler; no preheat, interpass below ~150 °C, controlled heat input and Ar+2 % N₂ backing to hold ~35–55 % ferrite and avoid σ/nitride precipitation.
Can 2507 be formed, bent or molded?
Cold form with about twice the force of 304 and generous springback allowance; hot form 950–1150 °C followed by full solution anneal and water quench — never finish in the 600–950 °C range.
What surface finishes work on 2507?
Pickle in HNO₃/HF and passivate after hot work or welding to restore the passive film; electropolishing or fine mechanical polishing gives best chloride performance — no anodizing.
2507 chemical composition (wt %)
Limits by weight percent from the governing specification, written the way the spec states them — a single maximum for impurities, a range for alloying elements, and the base element as balance. Nominal is the typical mid-range value.
| Element | Spec limit (wt %) | Nominal |
|---|---|---|
| CASTM A240 max | ≤ 0.03 | 0.02 |
| Si | ≤ 0.8 | 0.4 |
| Mn | ≤ 1.2 | 0.8 |
| P | ≤ 0.04 | 0.02 |
| SEN 1.4410 limits S ≤0.015 | ≤ 0.02 | 0 |
| Cr | 24 – 26 | 25 |
| Ni | 6 – 8 | 7 |
| Mo | 3 – 5 | 4 |
| N | 0.24 – 0.32 | 0.28 |
| Cu | ≤ 0.5 | 0.2 |
| Febalance ≈62 % | balance | — |
2507 Cold Worked — frequently asked
What is 2507 Cold Worked used for?
2507 Cold Worked is typically used for subsea pipework and manifolds, pump and valve bodies, seawater heat exchanger tubing, desalination plant equipment, chemical process pressure vessels and umbilical and hydraulic tubing. In short: super-duplex marine stainless.
What is the yield strength of 2507 Cold Worked?
2507 Cold Worked has a typical yield strength of 850 MPa (123 ksi) and a tensile strength of 1,000 MPa (145 ksi) — stronger than 97% of stainless steel grades. Strength varies by condition: see the 6 listed tempers.
Is 2507 Cold Worked easy to machine?
Not especially — machinability is rated poor (20/100, worse than 98% of stainless steel grades). Cuts like a very tough, work-hardening stainless: rigid setup, sharp positive-rake carbide, 25–40 % lower speed than 316L, heavy positive feed and copious coolant to avoid work-hardened skin and built-up edge.
Can 2507 Cold Worked be welded?
Yes — weldability is rated good (60/100). Weldable by GTAW/GMAW/SMAW/SAW with 25.10.4.L (2509) filler; no preheat, interpass below ~150 °C, controlled heat input and Ar+2 % N₂ backing to hold ~35–55 % ferrite and avoid σ/nitride precipitation.
What surface finishes work on 2507 Cold Worked?
Pickle in HNO₃/HF and passivate after hot work or welding to restore the passive film; electropolishing or fine mechanical polishing gives best chloride performance — no anodizing.
Can 2507 Cold Worked be formed, bent or molded?
Cold form with about twice the force of 304 and generous springback allowance; hot form 950–1150 °C followed by full solution anneal and water quench — never finish in the 600–950 °C range.
What is the maximum service temperature of 2507 Cold Worked?
2507 Cold Worked is rated for continuous use to about 300°C (572 °F). Strength falls off well before that limit — check the elevated-temperature data for load-bearing parts.
Can FabDigit make parts in 2507 Cold Worked?
Yes — 2507 Cold Worked is available for CNC machining and sheet metal with instant online pricing. Upload a STEP file to get a price and a DFM check.
Sources
- ASTM A240/A240M — Chromium and Chromium-Nickel Stainless Steel Plate, Sheet and Strip — ASTM International (2023)
- ASTM A479/A789/A790 — Bar and Seamless/Welded Duplex Tubing — ASTM International (2022)
- EN 10088-1/-2 — Stainless steels, grade 1.4410 (X2CrNiMoN25-7-4) — CEN (2014)
- Sandvik SAF 2507 / Sanmac 2507 datasheet — Alleima (Sandvik Materials Technology) (2022)
- Outokumpu 2507 (S32750) data sheet — Outokumpu (2021)
- Practical Guidelines for the Fabrication of Duplex Stainless Steels — IMOA (2014)
- ASM Handbook Vol. 1 — Properties and Selection: Irons, Steels — ASM International (1990)
Property data is compiled from published supplier and standards handbooks and normalised for comparison. Nothing on this page is a certification — request mill certs, CoC or material test reports with your order.