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ASTM A995 CD4MCu / A890 4A Valve

Duplex SS Cast (CD4MCu)

ASTM A995 CD4MCu (also referred to as A890 Grade 4A) is the cast duplex stainless steel specification equivalent to UNS S31803 / S32205 (Duplex 2205).

Form

Cast

Max Temp

+300°C (austenite-ferrite ratio changes above this)

Min Temp

−40°C

Category

Duplex

What is ASTM A995 CD4MCu / A890 4A?

ASTM A995 CD4MCu / A890 4A (Duplex SS Cast (CD4MCu)) is a duplex valve material. ASTM A995 CD4MCu (also referred to as A890 Grade 4A) is the cast duplex stainless steel specification equivalent to UNS S31803 / S32205 (Duplex 2205). Temperature range: −40°C to +300°C (limited by embrittlement above 300°C).

Form:
cast
Max Temp:
+300°C (austenite-ferrite ratio changes above this)
Min Temp:
−40°C

Chemical Composition - ASTM A995 CD4MCu / A890 4A

Cr 21.0–23.5%, Ni 4.5–6.5%, Mo 2.5–3.5%, N 0.10–0.30%, Cu 0.20–0.80%. Duplex ferrite-austenite microstructure.

Temperature Range

−40°C to +300°C (limited by embrittlement above 300°C)

Maximum Temperature

+300°C (austenite-ferrite ratio changes above this)

Minimum Temperature

−40°C

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Equivalent Grades - ASTM A995 CD4MCu / A890 4A

StandardEquivalent Grade
ASTM wrought equiv.A182 F51 / A276 S31803 (Duplex 2205)
EN1.4470 / X2CrNiMoN22-5-3
ISO22-5-3N

Suitable Services

Seawater systems - offshore platforms, FPSO, desalination

High-chloride brine and produced water

HCl service (limited concentrations)

Sour gas service per NACE MR0175

Phosphoric acid service

Pulp and paper bleaching chemicals (chlorine dioxide)

Not Suitable For

Temperatures above +300°C (embrittlement risk)

Temperatures below −40°C (limited toughness)

Cryogenic service (use SS 316L / CF3M)

Concentrated nitric acid (use SS 304L/317L)

Valve Body Applications

Seawater valve bodies (offshore, FPSO, desalination)

Chemical process valve bodies (HCl service, phosphoric acid)

Oil field production valve bodies (NACE service)

Desalination plant valve bodies

Trim Applications

Duplex valve trim for seawater service

Hard-facing (Stellite) on seating faces recommended for gate/globe

Typical Valve Types in ASTM A995 CD4MCu / A890 4A

Gate, globe, ball, check valves: Class 150–900 per ASME B16.34

Subsea gate valves: NACE MR0175 compliant

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

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