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ASTM A182 F51 Valve

Forged Duplex 2205 (F51)

ASTM A182 F51 is the forged duplex stainless steel specification for UNS S31803/S32205 (Duplex 2205) composition.

Form

Forged

Max Temp

+300°C

Min Temp

−40°C

Category

Duplex

What is ASTM A182 F51?

ASTM A182 F51 (Forged Duplex 2205 (F51)) is a duplex valve material. ASTM A182 F51 is the forged duplex stainless steel specification for UNS S31803/S32205 (Duplex 2205) composition. Temperature range: −40°C to +300°C.

Form:
forged
Max Temp:
+300°C
Min Temp:
−40°C

Chemical Composition - ASTM A182 F51

Cr 21.0–23.0%, Ni 4.5–6.5%, Mo 2.5–3.5%, N 0.08–0.20%. UNS S31803.

Temperature Range

−40°C to +300°C

Maximum Temperature

+300°C

Minimum Temperature

−40°C

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Equivalent Grades - ASTM A182 F51

StandardEquivalent Grade
ASTM cast equiv.A995 CD4MCu (A890 4A)
EN1.4462 (X2CrNiMoN22-5-3)

Suitable Services

Offshore instrument hook-up (seawater, produced water)

High-chloride chemical service

NACE sour service

Desalination plant small-bore valves

Not Suitable For

Temperatures above +300°C

Cryogenic service

Strongly oxidising or nitric acid service

Valve Body Applications

Small-bore forged valve bodies for offshore instrument hook-up

Seawater forged ball valves

NACE-compliant forged ball and check valves

Trim Applications

Ball valve stems in seawater service

Duplex trim for corrosive service

Typical Valve Types in ASTM A182 F51

Ball valves: NPS ½"–2", Class 150–1500, forged F51

Gate/globe valves: NPS ½"–2", offshore

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Reviewed by Materials Engineering, Vajra Industrial SolutionsDiscipline: Valve Metallurgy & Materials SelectionLast reviewed: 20 June 2026

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