Duplex 2304 Fasteners Manufacturer & Exporter in India

Duplex 2304 fasteners are lean duplex stainless steel fasteners offering a strong balance of corrosion resistance and mechanical strength. We manufacture UNS S32304 fasteners for chemical processing, water treatment, pulp and paper, and structural applications.

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Products

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Min Temp

300°C

Max Temp

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300°C

Max service temp · use below 300°C to avoid duplex embrittlement

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600 MPa

Minimum tensile strength · UNS S32304 solution annealed bar

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PREN 25-27

Good chloride stress corrosion resistance vs 304L and 316L

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7.80 g/cm³

Density (avg) · lean duplex stainless steel

What is Duplex 2304?

Duplex 2304 (UNS S32304) is the lean duplex stainless steel with lower molybdenum than 2205 — Cr 21.5–24.5%, Ni 3–5.5%, Mo 0.05–0.60% — positioned between austenitic 316L and duplex 2205 in cost and corrosion resistance. It provides 2205-like strength (600 MPa tensile) at cost approaching 316L, with better SCC resistance than 316L. Duplex 2304 fasteners are used in desalination plant, water treatment, construction structures exposed to seawater splash and food processing equipment where 316L fails by SCC but 2205 is over-specified. Governed by ASTM A276 S32304 and EN 10088-3 1.4362.
PropertyValue
UNS NumberS32304
DIN/W.Nr.1.4362
ASTM StandardASTM A182 / A276
Tensile Strength600 MPa min
Yield Strength400 MPa min
Density7.75 g/cm³

Duplex 2304 Fasteners Products

RealBolt manufactures Duplex 2304 fasteners including hex bolts, heavy hex bolts, studs, threaded rod, nuts, washers, socket cap screws, and custom-machined specials from certified Duplex 2304 (UNS S32304) bar stock. All Duplex 2304 fasteners are produced to order and inspected to relevant ASTM A276 material standards.
ElementComposition (%)
Cr21.5–24.5
Ni3.0–5.5
Mo0.05–0.60
N0.05–0.20
Mn≤2.5
C≤0.030
Febal

Chemical Composition

Duplex 2304 fasteners derive their unique properties from a balanced composition of chromium (21.5–24.5%), nickel (3.0–5.5%), molybdenum (0.05–0.60%), and nitrogen (0.05–0.20%). Chromium provides the foundation for passive film formation and corrosion resistance, while nitrogen strengthens the austenite phase and enhances pitting resistance. The controlled nickel content maintains the critical duplex microstructure, delivering an optimal balance of austenite and ferrite phases that distinguishes this grade from standard austenitic stainless steels.

This carefully engineered composition results in superior mechanical strength, approximately twice that of austenitic 304 stainless steel, combined with excellent resistance to chloride stress corrosion cracking and pitting corrosion. The duplex structure also provides good weldability and toughness across a wide temperature range. These characteristics make Duplex 2304 fasteners ideal for demanding applications in marine, chemical processing, and offshore environments where strength, corrosion resistance, and long-term reliability are essential performance requirements.

Specifications

Duplex 2304 Fastener Specifications

Duplex 2304 Fasteners combine duplex stainless steel mechanical strength with compact dimensional precision for reliable fastening in demanding applications. Their specifications are defined by tensile, yield, and hardness characteristics, along with accurate thread and size tolerances, providing balanced technical performance without requiring every property value.

Mechanical Properties — Annealed Condition

PropertyValue
Tensile Strength600 MPa min
Yield Strength (0.2%)400 MPa min
Elongation25% min
Hardness290 HB max
Modulus of Elasticity200 GPa
Thermal Expansion (20-100°C)13.0 µm/m·°C
Thermal Conductivity17 W/m·K
Density7.75 g/cm³
Melting Range1420-1460°C
Max Service Temperature300°C

Available Dimensional Standards

Standard TypeDetails
Bolt StandardASME B18.2.1, DIN 931/933
Stud Bolt StandardASME B18.31, ASTM A182
Nut StandardASME B18.2.2, DIN 934
Washer StandardASME B18.22.1, DIN 125
Thread FormUNC, UNF, Metric Coarse/Fine
Diameter RangeM6 to M100 / 1/4" to 4"
Length Range10mm to 500mm
Product FormsHex bolts, studs, nuts, washers
Custom SizesAvailable on request
Inspection StandardsEN 10204 3.1, NACE MR0175

Applications

Duplex 2304 Fasteners Applications

Duplex 2304 Fasteners from RealBolt Engineering Industries are specified wherever corrosion resistance, elevated-temperature strength, or chemical media compatibility is critical to fastener performance. Primary industries and end-uses for Duplex 2304 fasteners include lean duplex; cost-effective for mild chloride environments.
Duplex 2304 bolts, nuts and washers are used for coastal railings, brackets, dock equipment and outdoor assemblies where improved chloride resistance is needed without moving to higher alloy duplex grades.
UNS S32304 fasteners provide reliable strength for tanks, piping supports, heat exchanger components and process skids exposed to mildly corrosive acids, alkaline media and chloride bearing washdown environments.
Lean duplex 2304 fasteners are suitable for potable water systems, wastewater plants, reverse osmosis frames and desalination support structures where 304 or 316 stainless may suffer chloride stress corrosion cracking.
The high yield strength of Duplex 2304 allows smaller or more efficient bolted connections in building facades, bridges, public infrastructure and stainless structural fabrications requiring corrosion resistance and long service life.
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Duplex 2304 Fasteners — Standards, Certifications & Test Reports

Duplex 2304 fasteners are manufactured and tested to internationally recognised material and dimensional standards, including ASTM A276 S32304, ASTM A479 S32304, EN 10088-3 1.4362. RealBolt Engineering Industries supplies Duplex 2304 (UNS S32304) fasteners with full material test reports (MTRs), mill certificates, and third-party inspection to confirm compliance with your project specifications.
Standards
Certifications & Test Reports
ISO 9001:2015 NACE MR0175 NABL Lab PED 2014/68/EU MTC 3.1 / 3.2

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Frequently Asked Questions About Duplex 2304 Fasteners

Browse the questions below to get quick, expert answers about Duplex 2304 Fasteners — covering alloy specifications (UNS S32304), applicable standards (ASTM A276), temperature ratings, corrosion performance, and how to source certified Duplex 2304 fasteners from RealBolt Engineering Industries.
The major difference is Mo content: 2304 has Mo 0.05–0.60% vs 2205 at 3.0–3.5%. This significantly reduces PREN (2304 ≈24 vs 2205 ≥35). 2304 provides better SCC resistance than 316L (same PREN but duplex microstructure inhibits SCC crack propagation) at near-316L cost, but cannot match 2205 for pitting resistance in seawater.
Only in limited conditions. PREN ≈24 is adequate for atmospheric and splash zones in cooler climates but will suffer pitting in immersed seawater or warm tropical seawater. For submerged or tidal seawater service, specify duplex 2205 (PREN ≥35) or super-duplex 2507 (PREN ≥42).
Construction structures exposed to de-icing salts, water treatment plant structural hardware (below and above water line), food processing equipment needing SCC resistance beyond 316L, bridge structural connections in coastal environments and desalination pre-treatment plant hardware.
ASTM A276 (S32304) and ASTM A479 (S32304) cover duplex 2304 bar for general and pressure applications. No dedicated ASTM flange or fastener standard — cross-reference with EN 10088-3 (1.4362) for European projects. Supplied solution-annealed with EN 10204 3.1 MTC.

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