Stainless steel for chemical process industry

Cut costs with stainless steel

Excellent corrosion resistance and no need for maintenance makes stainless steel the winning choice of material for today´s chemical process industry. And due to high strength, you can reduce weight and thickness, meaning less material is needed and fabrication costs are brought down. We are Outokumpu, global leader in stainless steel and your number one choice for sustainability, with the lowest carbon footprint in the industry.

What makes duplex stainless steel ideal for storage tanks?

How does duplex stainless steel differ from other materials? How can you save material and reduce costly downtime? And how can you drive sustainability and reduce CO₂ emissions with Outokumpu's duplex grades?

Download the article “Duplex stainless steels bring new opportunities” for new insights from our experts Robert Swift and Rick Duncan.

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Forta range

Our key Forta duplex grades for chemical process industry:

Forta LDX 2101 (UNS S32101)
Forta DX 2304 (UNS S32304)
Forta EDX 2304 (UNS S32304)
Forta DX 2205 (UNS S32205)
Forta SDX 2507 (UNS S32750)
Forta SDX 100 (UNS S32760)

Duplex (austenitic-ferritic) stainless steel combines many of the best properties of austenitic and ferritic stainless steels: high strength, good corrosion resistance and enhanced resistance to stress corrosion cracking. The Forta range covers the strongest stainless steels in our portfolio. These grades enable thinner structures and weight reduction.

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Learn more about the Forta range and the full list of available grades here.

Ultra range

Our key Ultra range grades for chemical process industry:

Ultra 904L (UNS NO8904)
Ultra 254 SMO (UNS S31254)
Ultra 6XN (UNS N08926/N08367)
Ultra Alloy 825 (UNS N08825)

The Ultra range includes highly alloyed austenitic grades that are designed for extremely corrosive environments. The strength and elongation properties of the Ultra range are similar or better in comparison with conventional austenitic stainless steels. Despite the greater strength of these steels, they offer very good possibilities for forming and welding.

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Learn more about the Ultra range and the full list of available grades here.

Why choose Outokumpu?

Outokumpu has been a key supplier of stainless steel to the oil and gas industry for more than 50 years. We are the global leader in sustainable stainless steel: we have the lowest carbon footprint in the industry with over 90% recycled content.

Our stainless steels are manufactured locally in the USA or produced in Europe. The most technically advanced stainless steel mill in America, Outokumpu Calvert in Alabama, offers you a comprehensive product portfolio combined with industry-leading technical support and services. We are constantly inspired by stainless steel and excited by its possibilities. We always will be.