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Stainless Steel S82441-CD (Cold drawn)

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UNS S82441 · EN 1.4662, X2CrNiMoN25-6-3

Choose for close-tolerance small-diameter bar and higher strength fasteners/shafts; toughness and formability drop.

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Values for the CD condition

Other S82441 tempers and conditions

S82441 is listed in 6 conditions; see the grade overview at S82441.

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Condition · open for datasheetBest forYield MPaTensile MPaElong. %HardnessConductivity
Forged, solution annealed (valve bodies, flanges)
For heavy sections and valve/pump forgings to ASTM A182-equivalent practice; check through-thickness ferrite balance and impact values.5207702823 HRC2.2 % IACS
Hot finished bar/section, solution annealed
Standard bar condition (ASTM A276/A479) for shafts, flanges and machined pressure parts.5307803024 HRC2.2 % IACS
SADefault
Solution annealed
Default supply condition for plate, sheet, bar, tube and fittings; best combination of ductility, toughness and corrosion resistance.5508003025 HRC—
As-welded deposit
Design condition for fabricated vessels welded with over-alloyed duplex filler and no post-weld solution treatment; toughness is the limiting property.5607802426 HRC2.2 % IACS
Cold rolled sheet/strip, annealed, 2B finish
Thin gauge (<6 mm) sheet for tank linings and formed parts; slightly higher strength and better surface than hot rolled.5808202826 HRC2.2 % IACS
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Cold drawn
Choose for close-tolerance small-diameter bar and higher strength fasteners/shafts; toughness and formability drop.7009002031 HRC2.2 % IACS

What is S82441-CD?

S82441-CD is S82441 supplied in the CD condition — choose for close-tolerance small-diameter bar and higher strength fasteners/shafts; toughness and formability drop. S82441-CD has a yield strength of 700 MPa (102 ksi) and a tensile strength of 900 MPa (131 ksi) — stronger than 92% of stainless steel grades. Elongation at break is 20% and the elastic modulus is 200 GPa (29 Msi). S82441-CD has a density of 7.7 g/cm³ (0.278 lb/in³), lighter than 83% of stainless steel grades. It melts at 1,385°C (2,525 °F). SA is the default condition FabDigit quotes; CD is available on request or by drawing note.

Advantages

  • High strength — 700 MPa (102 ksi), better than 92% of stainless steel grades

Limitations

  • Limited service temperature — 280°C (536 °F), worse than 96% of stainless steel grades
  • Limited ductility — 20%, worse than 79% of stainless steel grades
  • Low fracture toughness — 80 MPa·√m (72.8 ksi·√in), worse than 79% of stainless steel grades

S82441-CD properties

Typical room-temperature values for S82441-CD; 22 are specific to this condition. Other listed values are S82441 reference data and may not represent this condition. Bars are the position among stainless steel grades.

Physical3

S82441-CD has a density of 7.7 g/cm³ (0.278 lb/in³), lighter than 83% of stainless steel grades. It melts at 1,385°C (2,525 °F).

Density7.7 g/cm³0.28 lb/in³
Melting Point (Solidus)1,385°C2,525 °F
Liquidus Temperature1,445°C2,633 °F

Mechanical15

S82441-CD has a yield strength of 700 MPa (102 ksi) and a tensile strength of 900 MPa (131 ksi) — stronger than 92% of stainless steel grades. Elongation at break is 20% and the elastic modulus is 200 GPa (29 Msi).

Elastic (Young's) Modulus200 GPa29 Msi
Shear Modulus77 GPa11.2 Msi
Bulk Modulus165 GPa23.9 Msi
Poisson's Ratio0.3
Tensile Strength (Ultimate)900 MPa131 ksi
Yield Strength (0.2% offset)700 MPa102 ksi
Elongation at Break20%
Reduction in Area45%
Shear Strength540 MPa78.3 ksi
Fatigue Strength (Endurance Limit)440 MPa63.8 ksi
Fracture Toughness (K_IC)80 MPa·√m72.8 ksi·√in
Charpy V-Notch Impact (RT)120 J88.5 ft·lbf
Hardness, Brinell300 HB
Hardness, Rockwell C31 HRC
Hardness, Vickers315 HV

Thermal6

S82441-CD is rated for continuous service to 280°C (536 °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).

Thermal Conductivity15 W/m·K8.7 BTU/hr·ft·°F
Specific Heat Capacity480 J/kg·K0.11 BTU/lb·°F
Thermal Expansion (CTE, 20–100 °C)13 µm/m·K7.2 µin/in·°F
Latent Heat of Fusion270 J/g116 BTU/lb
Max Service Temperature (continuous)280°C536 °F
Min Service Temperature-50°C-58 °F

Electrical3

S82441-CD conducts electricity at 2.2 % IACS, worse than 61% of stainless steel grades.

Electrical Conductivity2.2 % IACS
Electrical Resistivity8×10⁻⁷ Ω·m31.5 µΩ·in
Magnetic Responseferromagnetic

Chemical & Environmental3

Corrosion resistance is very good (70/100), better than 68% of stainless steel grades.

Galvanic Potential (seawater, vs SCE)-0.1 V
Corrosion ResistanceVery good70/100
Chemical Resistance SummaryVery good in chlorides, organic acids and dilute sulphuric/phosphoric acid; high resistance to chloride stress-corrosion cracking and pitting up to ≈ PREN 34 (CPT ~ 30–35 °C in ASTM G48A); not suitable for hot concentrated hydrochloric acid, strong reducing acids or fluoride media, and should not be used above ~300 °C.

Sustainability4

Producing a kilogram of S82441-CD takes about 55 MJ of energy and emits 5 kg of CO₂ — more than 50% of stainless steel grades. Typical recycled content is 60%.

Embodied Energy (primary production)55 MJ/kg23,646 BTU/lb
Embodied Carbon (primary production)5 kg CO₂/kg
Embodied Water120 L/kg14.4 gal/lb
Typical Recycled Content60%

Manufacturability7

S82441-CD's machinability is poor (33/100, worse than 57% of stainless steel grades); weldability very good (70/100); formability fair (35/100).

MachinabilityPoor33/100
Machinability Rating (AISI 1212 = 100 %)25%
WeldabilityVery good70/100
Formability (cold)Fair35/100
Brazeability / SolderabilityFair40/100
PolishabilityVery good75/100
Anodizing Responsen/a — stainless steel is not anodized; use pickling/passivation or electropolishing

Values are nominal handbook figures for design screening. Confirm any required mill or lot documentation when quoting.

Working with S82441-CD

Is S82441 easy to machine?

Machine like 2205 but ~15% harder on tools: rigid setup, positive-rake coated carbide, low speed / heavy positive feed, flood coolant, avoid dwelling to prevent work hardening.

Can S82441 be welded?

Weldable by GTAW/GMAW/SMAW/SAW without preheat or PWHT; use over-alloyed 25.9.3/2209-type filler, heat input roughly 0.5–2.5 kJ/mm, interpass ≤150 °C, Ar+2%N2 backing to keep the weld ferrite near 30–60%.

Can S82441 be formed, bent or molded?

Cold forming needs ~2× the force and ~2× the springback of 304; hot form at 950–1150 °C followed by full solution anneal and quench — never stop-forming in the 300–1000 °C embrittlement range.

What surface finishes work on S82441?

Pickle (HNO3/HF) and passivate after hot work or welding to restore the passive film; electropolishing or mechanical polishing to Ra <0.8 µm markedly improves pitting resistance; not anodizable.

S82441 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.

ElementSpec limit (wt %)Nominal
Clow carbon for weldability≤ 0.030.02
Si≤ 0.70.4
Mnpartial nickel replacement, raises N solubility2.5 – 43
P≤ 0.040.02
S≤ 0.010
Cr23 – 2524
Ni3 – 4.53.7
Mo1 – 21.6
Cu0.1 – 0.80.4
Naustenite stabiliser, main contributor to PREN and strength0.2 – 0.30.27
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S82441-CD — frequently asked

What is S82441-CD used for?

S82441-CD is typically used for chemical tankers, pressure vessels, heat exchangers and marine process equipment. In short: between 2205 and 2507; PREN about 34; weldable without PWHT.

What is the yield strength of S82441-CD?

S82441-CD has a typical yield strength of 700 MPa (102 ksi) and a tensile strength of 900 MPa (131 ksi) — stronger than 92% of stainless steel grades. Strength varies by condition: see the 6 listed tempers.

Is S82441-CD easy to machine?

Not especially — machinability is rated poor (33/100, worse than 57% of stainless steel grades). Machine like 2205 but ~15% harder on tools: rigid setup, positive-rake coated carbide, low speed / heavy positive feed, flood coolant, avoid dwelling to prevent work hardening.

Can S82441-CD be welded?

Yes — weldability is rated very good (70/100). Weldable by GTAW/GMAW/SMAW/SAW without preheat or PWHT; use over-alloyed 25.9.3/2209-type filler, heat input roughly 0.5–2.5 kJ/mm, interpass ≤150 °C, Ar+2%N2 backing to keep the weld ferrite near 30–60%.

What surface finishes work on S82441-CD?

Pickle (HNO3/HF) and passivate after hot work or welding to restore the passive film; electropolishing or mechanical polishing to Ra <0.8 µm markedly improves pitting resistance; not anodizable.

Can S82441-CD be formed, bent or molded?

Cold forming needs ~2× the force and ~2× the springback of 304; hot form at 950–1150 °C followed by full solution anneal and quench — never stop-forming in the 300–1000 °C embrittlement range.

What is the maximum service temperature of S82441-CD?

S82441-CD is rated for continuous use to about 280°C (536 °F). Strength falls off well before that limit — check the elevated-temperature data for load-bearing parts.

What is the difference between S82441-SA and S82441-CD?

SA is the default condition — default supply condition for plate, sheet, bar, tube and fittings; best combination of ductility, toughness and corrosion resistance. CD: choose for close-tolerance small-diameter bar and higher strength fasteners/shafts; toughness and formability drop. Yield strength is 550 MPa in SA versus 700 MPa in CD.

Sources

  1. ASTM A240/A240M — Chromium and Chromium-Nickel Stainless Steel Plate, Sheet and Strip (UNS S82441) — ASTM International (2023)
  2. EN 10088-2 / EN 10028-7 — Stainless steels, grade 1.4662 — CEN (2014)
  3. ASTM A789 / A790 — Duplex stainless steel tube and pipe — ASTM International (2021)
  4. Sandvik SAF 2404 duplex stainless steel datasheet — Alleima (formerly Sandvik Materials Technology) (2022)
  5. ASM Handbook Vol.1 — Properties and Selection: Irons, Steels and High-Performance Alloys — ASM International (1990)
  6. Practical Guidelines for the Fabrication of Duplex Stainless Steels — IMOA / International Molybdenum Association (2014)

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.