ASME SA789 UNS S39274 Super Duplex Stainless Steel Tube
What is ASME SA789 UNS S39274 Super Duplex Stainless Steel Tube
ASME SA-789 / SA-789M lists UNS S39274 as a tungsten- and copper-bearing super duplex: chromium 24.0–26.0%, nickel 6.0–8.0%, molybdenum 2.5–3.5%, nitrogen 0.24–0.32%, copper 0.20–0.80%, tungsten 1.50–2.50%, carbon ≤0.030%. High W with moderate Mo distinguishes it from 2507 and from Zeron-type S32760.
SHH STEEL can produce and supply ASME SA789 UNS S39274 super duplex stainless steel tube in seamless and welded (no filler metal) forms, with EN 10204 3.1 MTCs reporting Cu and W, the 116/80 ksi tensile pair with 15% elongation, and Table 2 heat treatment at 1920–2060 °F. Dual marking is available when requested.
Compare SA789 S32760 for W+Cu with PREN ≥40 footnote; SA789 S32808 for higher W / lower Mo; SA789 S32750 for Mo-based 2507; SA789 S39277 for another W+Cu variant. Plate: A240 / SA240. Hub: SA789/SA789M.
Chemical Composition of SA789 S39274
Table 1 of ASME SA-789 fixes the heat analysis for S39274. Product analysis applies when Section 8 or the purchase order invokes it through A1016/A1016M, using A480/A480M tolerances. SHH STEEL reports actual ladle values on the EN 10204 3.1 MTC for every heat.
| Element | Heat analysis (ASME SA-789 Table 1) |
|---|---|
| Carbon (C) | 0.030 max |
| Manganese (Mn) | 1.00 max |
| Phosphorus (P) | 0.030 max |
| Sulfur (S) | 0.020 max |
| Silicon (Si) | 0.80 max |
| Nickel (Ni) | 6.0–8.0 |
| Chromium (Cr) | 24.0–26.0 |
| Molybdenum (Mo) | 2.5–3.5 |
| Nitrogen (N) | 0.24–0.32 |
| Copper (Cu) | 0.20–0.80 |
| Tungsten (W) | 1.50–2.50 |
Standard PREN with Cr ≈25, Mo ≈3.0, N ≈0.28 gives PREN ≈ 39.4. Tungsten 1.50–2.50% may be credited in mill PREN practices but is not in the SA-789 PREN footnotes (this grade has no PREN footnote). Report W on the MTC as required.
Mechanical Properties of SA789 S39274
Table 4 sets tensile and hardness requirements for S39274 after final heat treatment. Lot sampling follows Section 9. Mechanical properties do not apply below 1/8 in. [3.2 mm] OD or 0.015 in. [0.4 mm] wall.
| Property | Requirement (SA-789 Table 4) |
|---|---|
| Tensile strength, min | 116 ksi [800] MPa |
| Yield strength (0.2% offset), min | 80 ksi [550] MPa |
| Elongation in 2 in. or 50 mm, min | 15% |
| Hardness, max | 310 HBW / 32 HRC / 310 HV |
Table 4 requires tensile 116 ksi [800 MPa] min, yield 80 ksi [550 MPa] min, elongation 15% min, hardness max 310 HBW / 32 HRC / 310 HV. Source: ASME BPVC.II.A-2023 SA-789 Table 4.
Seamless and Welded Tube
ASME SA-789 allows S39274 as seamless tube or as welded tube made with no filler metal. After welding, the finished tube is heat-treated under Table 2, and marking must state the manufacture route with average or minimum wall so receiving can match each length to the purchase order and MTC.
Seamless lots take flaring to at least 10% ID expansion on one end of one tube per lot. Welded lots take flange testing plus reverse flattening on each 1500 ft [450 m] of finished tubing. Tension and hardness apply to both routes. SHH STEEL produces both SA789 S39274 routes and records them on stencil and EN 10204 3.1 MTC.
Dimensions and Tolerances
Order ASME SA789 S39274 by OD × wall (average unless minimum is specified) and length in tube / BWG language, not B36.19 pipe schedules first. Table 5 sets OD-group tolerances; clause 12.2 covers thin-wall ovality.
| OD group (Table 5 summary) | OD tolerance | Avg / Min wall |
|---|---|---|
| Up to ½ in. excl. | ±0.005 in. [0.13 mm] | Avg ±15%; Min +30%/−0% |
| ½ to 1½ in. excl. | ±0.005 in. [0.13 mm] | Avg ±10%; Min +20%/−0% |
| 1½ to 3½ in. excl. | ±0.010 in. [0.25 mm] | Avg ±10%; Min +20%/−0% |
| 3½ to 5½ in. excl. | ±0.015 in. [0.38 mm] | Avg ±10%; Min +20%/−0% |
| 5½ to 8 in. incl. | ±0.030 in. [0.76 mm] | Avg ±10%; Min +20%/−0% |
Source: ASME BPVC.II.A-2023 SA-789 Table 5. SHH STEEL quotes average-versus-minimum wall explicitly on every S39274 enquiry. Write average or minimum wall on every line item so Table 5 percentage bands are unambiguous at receiving.
Equivalent Grades
ASME SA-789 UNS S39274 is the governing tubing designation for this article. Approximate wrought names are chemistry-family hints, not automatic Code substitutes on an SA-789 mill test certificate. Confirm the product standard and tensile row before accepting a commercial nickname on the certificate.
| Designation | Notes |
|---|---|
| ASME SA789 / SA789M UNS S39274 | Governing Code Book tubing designation |
| ASTM A789 / A789M UNS S39274 | Sister ASTM A789 S39274; dual-stencil on request |
| Related W-bearing | SA789 S32760, SA789 S32808, SA789 S39277 |
| Mo-based super duplex | SA789 S32750 |
| Standard duplex | SA789 S32205 |
| Plate / sheet | Related duplex plate under A240 / SA240 |
Spell the UNS number and ASME SA789 on the purchase order rather than relying on a shop nickname alone. Confirm the product standard and tensile row before accepting a commercial nickname on the certificate.
Heat Treatment and Delivery Condition
Table 2 requires S39274 solution treatment at 1920–2060 °F [1025–1125 °C] followed by rapid cooling in air or water. The 1920–2060 °F [1025–1125 °C] band with rapid air or water cooling applies.
Seamless tubes may be quenched after hot forming when temperature is not below the minimum solution-treatment temperature. Skipping or under-cooling risks intermetallics and undermines corrosion performance. SHH STEEL delivers SA789 S39274 only heat-treated per Table 2, with the record on the MTC.
Corrosion Resistance
Estimated PREN near 39.4 plus high tungsten places S39274 in super-duplex chloride service when this specific W+Cu chemistry is written. Confirm versus SA789 S32760 when a PREN ≥40 footnote is mandatory on the datasheet.
High W/Mo need rapid cooling. Observe SA-789 embrittlement warnings. Materials review should precede any attempt to stretch this grade outside its PREN and temperature envelope.
Applications of SA789 S39274 Tube
S39274 tube is specified for W+Cu super duplex exchangers and process lines naming this UNS. Match fluid chemistry and temperature to the PREN estimate and Table 4 floors before freezing the bill of materials.
| Application area | Typical use | Selection note |
|---|---|---|
| Aggressive chloride HX | W+Cu super duplex | Confirm W 1.5–2.5% |
| Offshore process tubing | High-strength duplex | Compare S32760 footnote |
| Code pressure-boundary tube | SA-789 S39274 named | Keep ASME designation |
| Specialty chemical service | W-bearing super duplex | Match exact UNS |
If PREN ≥40 footnote is required with Cu+W, prefer SA789 S32760. If Mo-only 2507 is written, use SA789 S32750. Match fluid chemistry and temperature to the PREN estimate and Table 4 floors before freezing the bill of materials.
Weldability
Welding W-bearing super duplex needs qualified procedures and prompt HAZ cooling. Mill welded SA-789 product stays autogenous. SHH STEEL can discuss filler families; the fabricator owns WPS/PQR. Procedure qualification on the actual UNS avoids ferrite and sigma surprises in the heat-affected zone.
Do not assume S32750 PQRs transfer without requalification on S39274 heats. Procedure qualification on the actual UNS avoids ferrite and sigma surprises in the heat-affected zone.
Surface Finishes
Standard delivery for SA789 S39274 is heat-treated and descaled/pickled per Section 13, free of excessive mill scale. Bright anneal or Ra-controlled finishes are agreement items that must appear on the order.
SHH STEEL quotes special finishes against the written enquiry rather than assuming them with the grade stamp for S39274. Call any Ra or bright requirement out on the enquiry so mill routing can include it before the heat is reserved.
Inspection and Testing
Testing covers Table 1 chemistry, Table 4 tension and hardness, flare or flange tests by route, reverse flattening for welded tube, and hydro or NDE on each length using duplex hydrostatic factor 64000 (441.2). Manufacturer chooses hydro versus NDE unless the PO locks the method.
Marking shows seamless or welded and wall basis. SHH STEEL 3.1 MTCs tie heat, chemistry, mechanicals, heat treatment, and test method to each length for receiving clearance. Receiving teams should verify hydro-versus-NDE against the purchase order before releasing tube to fabrication.
Packaging and Shipping
S39274 tube ships from SHH STEEL in tagged bundles with end protection matched to length. Tags repeat ASME SA789, grade, route, OD × wall, heat number, and PO reference for export or domestic delivery.
Wrapped bundles or wooden cases are available for bright or small-bore material. Incoterms and MTC flow follow the order acknowledgment. Keep bundle tags legible after ocean transit so port and site receiving can proceed without remarking every length.
Why Choose SHH STEEL
SHH STEEL produces and supplies ASME SA789 UNS S39274 as manufactured W+Cu super-duplex Code Book tube, reporting tungsten and copper on the EN 10204 3.1 MTC and meeting 116/80 ksi floors.
If PREN ≥40 footnote chemistry is required, we discuss SA789 S32760. Dual marking is available on request. Honest sister-grade advice protects Code stamp integrity when a different UNS would fit the corrosion envelope better.
Supply Capability
SHH STEEL can produce and supply ASME SA789 UNS S39274 against the edition, route, and finish on your enquiry. Capability and Stock / Available sizes follow. Clear enquiry data on OD, wall, and route shortens quotation turnaround for export and domestic Code jobs.
| Item | SHH STEEL capability for S39274 |
|---|---|
| Standard | ASME SA789 / SA789M (dual A789 marking on request) |
| Grade | UNS S39274 |
| Manufacture | Seamless; welded with no filler metal |
| Size range (enquiry) | Common HX / general-service OD × wall (and BWG); other sizes by agreement |
| Wall basis | Average or minimum wall as ordered |
| Delivery condition | Heat-treated 1920–2060 °F [1025–1125 °C], rapid cooling in air or water |
| Testing | Heat analysis, tensile, hardness, flare/flange/reverse-flatten; hydro or NDE |
| Documents | EN 10204 3.1 MTC; third-party inspection on request |
Stock / Available sizes — Regular enquiry bands include OD about 12.7–50.8 mm with common BWG / metric walls; larger Table 5 groups by agreement. Cut lengths on request. Send OD × wall, route, and quantity — no invented tonnage lists.
List ASME SA789 UNS S39274, seamless or welded, OD × wall, wall basis, length, and quantity on the enquiry. Clear enquiry data on OD, wall, and route shortens quotation turnaround for export and domestic Code jobs.
FAQ
Conclusion
ASME SA789 UNS S39274 is supplied by SHH STEEL as seamless and welded (no filler metal) super duplex tubing under the Section II Part A Code Book product standard, heat-treated per Table 2, tested per Section 9, and certified on EN 10204 3.1 MTCs. Confirm OD × wall, wall basis, manufacture route, and any dual SA-789/A789 marking on the purchase order so stencil and certificate match the datasheet. For technical follow-up, contact admin@steelspecs.com.

