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Duplex & Super Duplex Square Bars Manufacturer & Supplier in India – Inox Steel India

Grades: UNS S31803 (Duplex 2205), UNS S32750 (Super Duplex 2507)

Inox Steel India is a trusted manufacturer, supplier, stockist, and exporter of Duplex and Super Duplex stainless steel square bars, offering high-performance square bars in UNS S31803 (Duplex 2205) and UNS S32750 (Super Duplex 2507) grades. These square bars are engineered for applications requiring exceptional corrosion resistance, high mechanical strength, and long service life in aggressive environments.

Duplex and Super Duplex square bars are widely used in oil & gas, offshore platforms, chemical processing, marine engineering, desalination plants, and power projects, where conventional stainless steels fail due to pitting, crevice corrosion, or stress corrosion cracking.

All duplex and super duplex square bars supplied by Inox Steel India conform to ASTM A276 / ASTM A479 and EN 10088 standards, ensuring reliable metallurgy, controlled ferrite–austenite balance, and global project compliance.

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What Are Duplex & Super Duplex Square Bars?

A duplex stainless steel square bar is a solid square-section bar manufactured from stainless steel with a dual-phase microstructure consisting of approximately 50% austenite and 50% ferrite. This unique structure combines the corrosion resistance of austenitic stainless steel with the strength of ferritic stainless steel.

A super duplex square bar further enhances this composition with higher chromium, molybdenum, and nitrogen content, delivering exceptional resistance to pitting, crevice corrosion, and chloride-induced stress corrosion cracking.

Square bars in duplex and super duplex grades are preferred when:

  • Components are exposed to chloride-rich or saline environments
  • High mechanical strength is required with reduced material thickness
  • Long-term resistance to corrosion and fatigue is critical
  • Structural stability and flat reference surfaces are needed for fabrication

How Duplex & Super Duplex Square Bars Are Manufactured

Inox Steel India follows controlled metallurgical and manufacturing processes to ensure duplex square bars meet critical service requirements.

Manufacturing Process Overview:

  1. Raw Material Selection: High-quality duplex and super duplex stainless steel billets with controlled chemical composition are selected.
  2. Hot Rolling / Forging: Billets are hot rolled or forged into square sections, ensuring uniform grain structure and mechanical strength.
  3. Solution Annealing: Bars are solution annealed to restore corrosion resistance and achieve the correct ferrite–austenite balance.
  4. Surface Finishing: Supplied in hot rolled (black), bright drawn, or ground finish depending on tolerance and application needs.
  5. Straightening & Cutting: Bars are straightened and supplied in random lengths or custom cut lengths as required.
  6. Inspection & Testing: PMI, ferrite content testing, and mechanical tests ensure compliance before dispatch.

This process ensures consistent corrosion resistance, high strength, and predictable fabrication performance.

Key Advantages of Duplex & Super Duplex Square Bars

Duplex and super duplex square bars offer significant advantages over conventional stainless steels:

  • Very high resistance to pitting and crevice corrosion
  • Excellent resistance to chloride stress corrosion cracking
  • Higher yield strength than 304 and 316 stainless steel
  • Reduced wall thickness and overall weight in structures
  • Good weldability with controlled procedures
  • Long service life in aggressive and offshore environments

These properties make duplex and super duplex square bars ideal for critical structural and pressure-related applications.

Duplex & Super Duplex Square Bars – Grade Overview

Inox Steel India supplies duplex and super duplex square bars in two widely used grades:

🔹 Duplex Stainless Steel S31803 (2205) Square Bars

Offers a balanced combination of strength and corrosion resistance, commonly used in chemical processing, marine equipment, and oil & gas piping systems.

🔹 Super Duplex Stainless Steel S32750 (2507) Square Bars

Provides exceptional resistance to chlorides, seawater, and harsh chemicals, making it suitable for offshore structures, subsea components, and desalination plants.

 

MASTER TECHNICAL DATASHEET – DUPLEX & SUPER DUPLEX SQUARE BARS

Parameter Duplex S31803 (2205) Super Duplex S32750 (2507)
Material Category Duplex Stainless Steel Super Duplex Stainless Steel
UNS Number S31803 / S32205 S32750
ASTM Specification ASTM A276 / A479 ASTM A276 / A479
EN Equivalent EN 1.4462 EN 1.4410
Chromium (Cr) 21 – 23 % 24 – 26 %
Nickel (Ni) 4.5 – 6.5 % 6 – 8 %
Molybdenum (Mo) 2.5 – 3.5 % 3 – 5 %
Nitrogen (N) 0.14 – 0.20 % 0.24 – 0.32 %
Carbon (Max) 0.03 % 0.03 %
Density 7.8 g/cm³ 7.8 g/cm³
Tensile Strength ≥ 620 MPa ≥ 800 MPa
Yield Strength ≥ 450 MPa ≥ 550 MPa
Elongation ≥ 25 % ≥ 25 %
Hardness ≤ 290 HB ≤ 310 HB
Corrosion Resistance Very High Exceptional
Pitting Resistance (PREN) ~35 > 40
Temperature Service Up to 300°C Up to 300°C (avoid >350°C)
Weldability Good Good (controlled procedure)
Magnetic Property Partially Magnetic Partially Magnetic
Heat Treatment Solution Annealed Solution Annealed
Surface Finish Black / Bright / Ground Black / Bright / Ground
Manufacturing Process Hot Rolled / Forged Hot Rolled / Forged
Size Range (Square) 8 mm – 150 mm 10 mm – 150 mm
Length Random / Fixed / Cut Length Random / Fixed / Cut Length
Testing PMI, Mechanical, Ferrite PMI, Mechanical, Ferrite, ASTM G48
Certification EN 10204 3.1 / 3.2 EN 10204 3.1 / 3.2
NACE Compliance MR0175 / MR0103 MR0175 / MR0103
HSN / HS Code 7222.20.11 7222.20.11
Typical Applications Chemical, Marine, Oil & Gas Offshore, Subsea, Desalination

 

Key Factors to Consider When Selecting Duplex & Super Duplex Square Bars

Before selecting duplex or super duplex square bars, engineers and buyers should consider:

Corrosion Environment: Chloride content and exposure severity
Mechanical Load: High strength requirements vs weight optimization
Welding Procedure: Control of heat input and filler material
Temperature Range: Continuous service temperature limitations
Compliance: ASTM, EN, and NACE requirements

Correct grade selection ensures maximum durability, safety, and cost efficiency over the project lifecycle.

Duplex & Super Duplex Square Bars (S31803 / S32750) – Sizes, Weight, Price, Testing & Applications

This section provides engineering and procurement-ready clarity for Duplex 2205 (S31803) and Super Duplex 2507 (S32750) square bars—covering sizes, weight calculations, indicative pricing, testing requirements, and application mapping for corrosive and high-load environments.

Duplex & Super Duplex Square Bar Sizes (Standard & Custom)

Inox Steel India supplies duplex and super duplex square bars in standard industry sizes and custom cut lengths for fabrication, machining, and offshore projects.

Standard Square Bar Sizes (mm)
8 | 10 | 12 | 16 | 20 | 22 | 25 | 30 | 32 | 35 | 40 | 45 | 50 | 60 | 65 | 70 | 75 | 80 | 100 | 120 | 150
Length: Random (3–6 m) or fixed / cut lengths
Tolerance: As per ASTM A276 / A479 & EN 10088
Finish: Hot Rolled (Black), Bright Drawn, Ground (on request)

Commonly demanded sizes include 20mm, 25mm, 40mm, and 50mm duplex square bars for marine and chemical projects.

Duplex & Super Duplex Square Bar Weight Chart (kg per meter)

The following steel square bar weight chart assists with BOQ preparation and cost estimation.
(Density considered: ~7.8 g/cm³)

Square Size (mm) Weight (kg/m)
8 × 8 0.50
10 × 10 0.78
12 × 12 1.12
16 × 16 2.00
20 × 20 3.12
25 × 25 4.88
30 × 30 7.02
40 × 40 12.48
50 × 50 19.50
65 × 65 32.90
75 × 75 43.90
100 × 100 78.00

Addresses buyer queries such as:
solid square bar sizes
steel square bar weight
square bar weight per meter

Duplex & Super Duplex Square Bars – Price (Indicative, India)

Prices vary based on grade, size, finish, certification (NACE), and quantity. Below is an indicative duplex and super duplex square bar price range for reference.

Indicative Price Range (INR/kg – India)

Grade Approx. Price / Kg (INR) Typical Use
Duplex 2205 (S31803) ₹ 420 – ₹ 560 Chemical, marine, oil & gas
Super Duplex 2507 (S32750) ₹ 680 – ₹ 950 Offshore, subsea, desalination

Prices are indicative and fluctuate with nickel, molybdenum, certification scope, and order volume.

HSN / HS Code – Duplex & Super Duplex Square Bars

HSN Code (India): 7222.20.11
HS Code (Export): 7222.20
Applicable to stainless steel bars and rods, hot rolled or forged, used for domestic billing and international export documentation.

Testing & Quality Assurance

All duplex and super duplex square bars supplied by Inox Steel India undergo stringent testing to ensure performance in aggressive service conditions.

Standard Tests Conducted:

  • PMI (Positive Material Identification)
  • Chemical Composition Analysis
  • Tensile & Yield Strength Test
  • Ferrite Content Measurement
  • Hardness Test
  • ASTM G48 Pitting Resistance Test (Super Duplex)
  • Dimensional & Straightness Check

Certification:

  • EN 10204 3.1 / 3.2
  • NACE MR0175 / MR0103 compliance (where required)
  • Third-Party Inspection (SGS / TUV / BV / DNV) on request

Applications of Duplex & Super Duplex Square Bars

Duplex and super duplex square bars are used where corrosion resistance and mechanical strength must coexist.

  • Oil & Gas Industry: Used in offshore structures, subsea components, manifolds, and supports.
  • Marine & Offshore: Ideal for shipbuilding, coastal structures, seawater handling systems.
  • Chemical & Process Industry: Used in reactors, pressure components, structural supports exposed to corrosive media.
  • Desalination & Water Treatment: Preferred material for high-chloride and seawater environments.
  • Power & Energy: Used in heat exchangers, structural components, and critical assemblies.

Why Choose Inox Steel India for Duplex & Super Duplex Square Bars?

Project engineers, EPC contractors, and procurement teams rely on Inox Steel India for technical confidence, documentation strength, and export readiness.

Key Advantages:

  1. Ready stock of Duplex 2205 & Super Duplex 2507 square bars
  2. Supplied in solution annealed condition with controlled ferrite balance
  3. Availability in hot rolled, bright drawn, and ground finish
  4. Custom cut lengths for fabrication and offshore assemblies
  5. EN 10204 3.1 / 3.2 Mill Test Certificates
  6. NACE MR0175 / MR0103 compliant material (on request)
  7. Competitive duplex & super duplex square bar price per kg
  8. Global dispatch via JNPT (Mumbai), Mundra, and Hazira ports

Our focus is to deliver corrosion-resistant structural steel that performs reliably in the world’s harshest environments.

Industries We Serve

Industry Application Preferred Grade
Oil & Gas Offshore platforms, manifolds, supports S32750
Marine & Shipbuilding Coastal & seawater structures S31803 / S32750
Chemical Processing Structural supports, reactors S31803
Desalination Plants Seawater intake & brine zones S32750
Power & Energy Heat exchangers, structural members S31803
Offshore & Subsea High-load corrosion zones S32750

Packaging, Storage & Export Readiness

All duplex and super duplex square bars are packed to meet international project and export standards.

Packing Standards:

  • Bundled with steel straps
  • Plastic / HDPE wrapping to prevent contamination
  • Clear marking: Grade, Size, Heat No, Standard
  • Wooden crates or pallets for export shipments
  • Containerized and break-bulk shipping options

Export Markets: UAE, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Qatar, Africa, Europe, Southeast Asia
Domestic Supply: Mumbai, Gujarat, Chennai, Visakhapatnam

Get Best Price for Duplex & Super Duplex Square Bars Today

Whether your project requires Duplex 2205 for chemical service or Super Duplex 2507 for offshore and desalination applications, Inox Steel India offers certified quality, technical support, and dependable global supply.

Inox Steel India

52-A, Mulji Thackersi Bldg, Islampura Street, Shop No. 10, Near Alankar Cinema, Mumbai – 400 004

Email

steel@inoxsteelindia.in

Phone

+91 9930796690

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Super Duplex 2507 has higher chromium, molybdenum, and nitrogen content, providing superior resistance to chlorides and seawater.

Yes, Super Duplex S32750 is widely used in offshore and subsea applications.

Yes, duplex and super duplex square bars can be supplied as per NACE MR0175 / MR0103 requirements.

Standard sizes range from 8 mm to 150 mm, with custom cut lengths available.

Yes, Inox Steel India exports to GCC, Africa, Europe, and Southeast Asia.

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