CHECKLIST FOR 22% CR DUPLEX SS BARS & SHAPES

NO CRITERIA
1 QSL Check supplier / manufacturer from approved QSL MPDS 00-99-01
2 Spec ASTM A276
3 Grade UNS S31803, UNS S32205
4 Manufacturing Process Electric arc or electric furnace and refined by AOD or equivalent process.
5 Heat treatment Solution annealed followed by waterquenching
6 PRE (PRE) = Cr + 3.3Mo + 16N 34.0
7 Hardness Per ASTM Standard. If ASTM not required, maximum: HRC 28, HB 271, or HV 310
8 Impact Test CVN ASTM A370 Minimum 48J average and 36J single
Test temperature -46C.
Orientation: transverse to the rolling direction
9 Ferrite ASTM E562 Manual point count at locations near:
- the surface of the shape
- mid-thickness
Electrolytically etched in either NaOH or KOH
Minimum of 30 fields X 16 points per fields
Ferrite content : 35% - 55%
10 NDE Ferrite Measurement Using Fischer Ferrite Scope Model MP30
Minimum three locations.
Ferrite content : 35% - 55%
11 Metallographic Examination Conducted at locations near:
- the surface of the shape
- mid-thickness
Etching using ASTM E 407 etchant number 98(KFe(CN)4 with KOH or NaOH)
Minimum of 500X magnification with microphotograph
Intermetallic phases or precipitates : maximum 0.05%
12 Extent of Testing All testing shall be conducted on each heat, size, shape configuration, and
heat
13 Repair of Defects NOT ALLOWED
14 Surface Finish White pickled
15 Certification BSI BS EN 10204 - 3.1

Extracted from MPDS 29-01-02 Rev 2 (Aug 2013)