Stainless Steel 2205 · supply condition
Stainless Steel 2205 Cold Drawn
Properties of the Cold Drawn condition, compared with the other 2205 tempers.
Choose for close tolerances, straightness and a strength bump in shafting, fasteners and instrument tubing.
What is 2205 Cold Drawn?
2205 Cold Drawn is 2205 supplied in the Cold Drawn condition — choose for close tolerances, straightness and a strength bump in shafting, fasteners and instrument tubing. 2205 Cold Drawn has a yield strength of 650 MPa (94.3 ksi) and a tensile strength of 860 MPa (125 ksi) — stronger than 90% of stainless steel grades. Elongation at break is 22% and the elastic modulus is 200 GPa (29 Msi). 2205 Cold Drawn has a density of 7.8 g/cm³ (0.282 lb/in³), heavier than 50% of stainless steel grades. It melts at 1,385°C (2,525 °F). Solution Annealed is the default condition FabDigit quotes; Cold Drawn is available on request or by drawing note.
Advantages
- High strength — 650 MPa (94.3 ksi), better than 90% of stainless steel grades
- Good corrosion resistance — 80/100, better than 88% of stainless steel grades
Limitations
- Limited service temperature — 300°C (572 °F), worse than 90% of stainless steel grades
- Limited ductility — 22%, worse than 76% of stainless steel grades
2205 Cold Drawn properties
Typical room-temperature values for 2205 Cold Drawn — 8 properties are specific to this condition; the rest are grade-level values shared by every 2205 temper. Each bar shows where the value sits among the stainless steel grades in FabDigit's library — further right is higher.
Physical3
2205 Cold Drawn has a density of 7.8 g/cm³ (0.282 lb/in³), heavier than 50% of stainless steel grades. It melts at 1,385°C (2,525 °F).
Mechanical17
2205 Cold Drawn has a yield strength of 650 MPa (94.3 ksi) and a tensile strength of 860 MPa (125 ksi) — stronger than 90% of stainless steel grades. Elongation at break is 22% and the elastic modulus is 200 GPa (29 Msi).
Thermal6
2205 Cold Drawn is rated for continuous service to 300°C (572 °F). It conducts heat at 16 W/m·K (9.24 BTU/hr·ft·°F), better than 58% of stainless steel grades. Thermal expansion is 13 µm/m·K (7.22 µin/in·°F).
Electrical3
2205 Cold Drawn conducts electricity at 2.2 % IACS, worse than 61% of stainless steel grades.
Chemical & Environmental3
Corrosion resistance is very good (80/100), better than 88% of stainless steel grades.
Sustainability4
Producing a kilogram of 2205 Cold Drawn takes about 62 MJ of energy and emits 4.6 kg of CO₂ — more than 75% of stainless steel grades. Typical recycled content is 65%.
Manufacturability7
2205 Cold Drawn's machinability is poor (32/100, worse than 62% of stainless steel grades); weldability very good (78/100); formability good (55/100).
Values are nominal handbook figures for design screening. Certified mill or lot data ships with every FabDigit order on request.
Other 2205 tempers and conditions
2205 is also supplied in 7 other conditions. The full side-by-side table is on the 2205 overview.
- Solution AnnealedDefaultStandard as-supplied condition for plate, sheet, pipe and forgings; balanced 50/50 phase ratio and full corrosion resistance.540 MPa yield · 26 HRC
- Cold Worked High StrengthHeavily drawn/rolled product for springs, umbilical tube and high-pressure lines where >700 MPa yield is required.790 MPa yield · 33 HRC
- Cold DrawnChoose for close tolerances, straightness and a strength bump in shafting, fasteners and instrument tubing.650 MPa yield · 29 HRC
Working with 2205 Cold Drawn
Is 2205 easy to machine?
Machine like a high-strength austenitic but with ~30 % of 1212 speeds: rigid setups, positive-rake coated carbide, heavy constant feed, generous coolant, avoid dwelling to prevent work hardening.
Can 2205 be welded?
GTAW/GMAW/SMAW with over-alloyed 2209 filler and Ar+1–2 % N2 or Ar shielding; keep heat input ~0.5–2.5 kJ/mm and interpass <150 °C, no preheat and no PWHT (solution anneal + quench only if heat treated).
Can 2205 be formed, bent or molded?
Cold form with ~2× the force and springback of 304, generous bend radii (≥2t) and no low-temperature stress relief; hot work 1000–1200 °C with immediate solution anneal and quench.
What surface finishes work on 2205?
Pickle and passivate (HNO3-HF) after welding or grinding to restore the passive film; electropolishing and mechanical polishing to Ra <0.5 µm are routine — anodizing is not applicable.
2205 chemical composition (wt %)
Limits by weight percent from the governing specification, written the way the spec states them — a single maximum for impurities, a range for alloying elements, and the base element as balance. Nominal is the typical mid-range value.
| Element | Spec limit (wt %) | Nominal |
|---|---|---|
| CS32205/S31803 | ≤ 0.03 | 0.02 |
| Si | ≤ 1 | 0.5 |
| Mn | ≤ 2 | 1.5 |
| P | ≤ 0.03 | — |
| S | ≤ 0.02 | — |
| CrS31803 allows 21.0–23.0 | 22 – 23 | 22.5 |
| Ni | 4.5 – 6.5 | 5.5 |
| MoS31803 allows 2.5–3.5 | 3 – 3.5 | 3.2 |
| NS31803 allows 0.08–0.20 | 0.14 – 0.2 | 0.17 |
| Fe | balance | — |
2205 Cold Drawn — frequently asked
What is 2205 Cold Drawn used for?
2205 Cold Drawn is typically used for offshore platform piping and structures, heat exchanger tubes and plates, pressure vessels for chemical process, desalination plant components, pulp and paper digester parts and seawater pump and valve bodies. In short: acid-proof duplex stainless.
What is the yield strength of 2205 Cold Drawn?
2205 Cold Drawn has a typical yield strength of 650 MPa (94.3 ksi) and a tensile strength of 860 MPa (125 ksi) — stronger than 90% of stainless steel grades. Strength varies by condition: see the 8 listed tempers.
Is 2205 Cold Drawn easy to machine?
Not especially — machinability is rated poor (32/100, worse than 62% of stainless steel grades). Machine like a high-strength austenitic but with ~30 % of 1212 speeds: rigid setups, positive-rake coated carbide, heavy constant feed, generous coolant, avoid dwelling to prevent work hardening.
Can 2205 Cold Drawn be welded?
Yes — weldability is rated very good (78/100). GTAW/GMAW/SMAW with over-alloyed 2209 filler and Ar+1–2 % N2 or Ar shielding; keep heat input ~0.5–2.5 kJ/mm and interpass <150 °C, no preheat and no PWHT (solution anneal + quench only if heat treated).
What surface finishes work on 2205 Cold Drawn?
Pickle and passivate (HNO3-HF) after welding or grinding to restore the passive film; electropolishing and mechanical polishing to Ra <0.5 µm are routine — anodizing is not applicable.
Can 2205 Cold Drawn be formed, bent or molded?
Cold form with ~2× the force and springback of 304, generous bend radii (≥2t) and no low-temperature stress relief; hot work 1000–1200 °C with immediate solution anneal and quench.
What is the maximum service temperature of 2205 Cold Drawn?
2205 Cold Drawn is rated for continuous use to about 300°C (572 °F). Strength falls off well before that limit — check the elevated-temperature data for load-bearing parts.
Can FabDigit make parts in 2205 Cold Drawn?
Yes — 2205 Cold Drawn is available for CNC machining and sheet metal with instant online pricing. Upload a STEP file to get a price and a DFM check.
Sources
- ASTM A240/A240M — Cr and Cr-Ni Stainless Plate, Sheet and Strip — ASTM International (2023)
- ASTM A276 / A479 — Stainless Steel Bars and Shapes — ASTM International (2021)
- ASTM A182 — Forged Fittings and Flanges (F51/F60) — ASTM International (2022)
- EN 10088-2 / 10088-3 (1.4462, X2CrNiMoN22-5-3) — CEN (2014)
- GB/T 4237 / GB/T 1220 — (S22253) — SAC (2015)
- Sandvik SAF 2205 / Alleima duplex datasheet — Alleima (Sandvik Materials Technology) (2023)
- Outokumpu Forta DX 2205 datasheet — Outokumpu (2022)
- ATI 2205 Duplex Stainless Steel technical data sheet — ATI (2020)
- ASM Handbook Vol. 1 — Properties and Selection: Irons, Steels and High-Performance Alloys — ASM International (1990)
- Practical Guidelines for the Fabrication of Duplex Stainless Steels — IMOA (2014)
Property data is compiled from published supplier and standards handbooks and normalised for comparison. Nothing on this page is a certification — request mill certs, CoC or material test reports with your order.