Key Features of 254 SMO Sheets & Plates

• Excellent Pitting Corrosion Resistance – 254 SMO provides exceptional resistance to localized pitting corrosion.
• Excellent Crevice Corrosion Resistance – High molybdenum and nitrogen content contribute to strong resistance to crevice corrosion.
• High Chloride Resistance – Particularly suitable for chloride-rich environments and seawater applications.
• Excellent Resistance to Chloride Stress Corrosion Cracking – Provides strong resistance to chloride-induced stress corrosion cracking.
• Superior Seawater Performance – Suitable for demanding seawater and marine environments.
• High Molybdenum Content – Approximately 6.0–6.5% molybdenum supports enhanced localized corrosion resistance.
• High Chromium Content – Approximately 19.5–20.5% chromium contributes to corrosion and oxidation resistance.
• Low Carbon Content – Maximum carbon content of approximately 0.02% supports good resistance to sensitization.
• Nitrogen Alloyed – Nitrogen contributes to strength and resistance to localized corrosion.
• Excellent Acid Resistance – Suitable for selected acidic and aggressive chemical environments.
• High Strength – Provides strong mechanical performance compared with conventional austenitic stainless steels.
• Good Weldability – Can be welded using suitable procedures and qualified fabrication practices.
• Good Fabrication Properties – Suitable for fabrication into industrial components and equipment.
• Excellent Durability – Designed for demanding service environments with long operational life.
• Wide Thickness Availability – Available from approximately 0.3 mm to 100 mm according to product requirements.
• Large Width Availability – Widths can be supplied up to approximately 2500 mm where applicable.
• Long Length Availability – Lengths can be supplied up to approximately 12000 mm according to requirements.
• Multiple Surface Finishes – 2B, BA, hot rolled, cold rolled, polished and pickled finishes can be supplied.
• Sheets, Plates & Coils – Available in multiple product forms and cut-to-size configurations.
• Marine Applications – Suitable for seawater-handling equipment and marine systems.
• Chemical Processing Applications – Used in selected aggressive chemical processing equipment.
• Heat Exchanger Applications – Suitable for heat exchangers exposed to corrosive process fluids.
• Pollution-Control Applications – Can be considered for selected environmental and pollution-control systems.
• Offshore Applications – Useful for selected offshore equipment exposed to chloride-rich environments.
• High-Pressure Applications – Suitable for selected high-pressure industrial equipment when the applicable design requirements are met.
• Reliable Material Traceability – Material certificates and inspection documentation can be supplied according to order requirements.
• Quality Testing Available – Chemical, mechanical, dimensional, hardness, visual and other specified inspections can be arranged.
• Export-Ready Material – Sheets and plates can be suitably packed for handling, storage and international transportation.
• Global 254 SMO Exporter – METALX NICKEL ALLOYS supplies 254 SMO Sheets & Plates to international buyers, distributors, traders, stockholders and industrial end users.