ASME SA789 UNS S82441 Lean Duplex Stainless Steel Tube

ASME SA789 UNS S82441 lean duplex stainless steel tube (seamless and welded, no filler metal) with Cr 23.0–25.0%, Ni 3.0–4.5%, Mo 1.00–2.00%, N 0.20–0.30%, Mn 2.50–4.00%, Cu 0.10–0.80%, wall-dependent tensile (107/78 ksi under 0.40 in. wall; 99/70 ksi above), hardness max 290 HBW / 30 HRC, solution treated 1830 °F [1000 °C] min. SHH STEEL produces and supplies SA789 S82441 tube with EN 10204 3.1 MTC under ASME Section II Part A.
Grade
UNS S82441
Standard
ASME SA789 / SA789M
Product form
Seamless and welded tube (no filler metal for welded), heat-treated
Size
Typical OD × wall (or BWG) within common heat-exchanger and general-service tube bands; other sizes by agreement
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Overview
Chemical Composition
Mechanical Properties
Seamless and Welded
Specification
Equivalent Grades
Heat Treatment
Corrosion Resistance
Applications
Weldability
Surface Finishes
Inspection and Testing
Packaging and Shipping
Why Choose SHH STEEL
Supply Capability
FAQ
Conclusion

What is ASME SA789 UNS S82441 Lean Duplex Stainless Steel Tube

ASME SA-789 / SA-789M lists UNS S82441 as a lean duplex with chromium 23.0–25.0%, nickel 3.0–4.5%, molybdenum 1.00–2.00%, nitrogen 0.20–0.30%, manganese 2.50–4.00%, copper 0.10–0.80%, carbon ≤0.030%. Higher Cr/Mo/N than the leanest rows push estimated PREN toward the top of the lean band while nickel stays moderate.

SHH STEEL can produce and supply ASME SA789 UNS S82441 lean duplex stainless steel tube in seamless and welded (no filler metal) forms, with EN 10204 3.1 MTCs reporting Mn/Cu and wall-dependent tensile floors, plus Table 2 heat treatment at 1830 °F [1000 °C] minimum. Dual marking is available when requested.

Compare SA789 S82011, SA789 S82031, SA789 S32101, SA789 S32304; step to SA789 S32205 for standard duplex. Plate: A240 / SA240. Hub: SA789/SA789M. Keep the ASME designation on Code purchase orders even when dual ASTM marking is also requested for documentation convenience.

Chemical Composition of SA789 S82441

Table 1 of ASME SA-789 fixes the heat analysis for S82441. 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.

ElementHeat analysis (ASME SA-789 Table 1)
Carbon (C)0.030 max
Manganese (Mn)2.50–4.00
Phosphorus (P)0.035 max
Sulfur (S)0.005 max
Silicon (Si)0.70 max
Nickel (Ni)3.0–4.5
Chromium (Cr)23.0–25.0
Molybdenum (Mo)1.00–2.00
Nitrogen (N)0.20–0.30
Copper (Cu)0.10–0.80

Mid-range PREN with Cr ≈24, Mo ≈1.5, N ≈0.25 gives PREN ≈ 33.0 — high for lean duplex, still below mainstream 2205 mid-30s. Copper and manganese ranges are required. SA-789 publishes no PREN minimum for S82441.

Mechanical Properties of SA789 S82441

Table 4 sets tensile and hardness requirements for S82441 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.

PropertyRequirement (SA-789 Table 4)
Wall-/OD-dependent rowWall <0.40 in. [10 mm]: TS 107 [740], YS 78 [540]; Wall ≥0.40 in.: TS 99 [680], YS 70 [480]
Elongation in 2 in. or 50 mm, min25%
Hardness, max290 HBW / 30 HRC / 290 HV

Table 4 splits by wall: under 0.40 in. [10 mm] — tensile 107 ksi [740 MPa] min, yield 78 ksi [540 MPa] min; at/above 0.40 in. — tensile 99 ksi [680 MPa] min, yield 70 ksi [480 MPa] min; elongation 25% and hardness max 290 HBW / 30 HRC / 290 HV on both. Source: ASME BPVC.II.A-2023 SA-789 Table 4.

Seamless and Welded Tube

ASME SA-789 allows S82441 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 S82441 routes and records them on stencil and EN 10204 3.1 MTC.

Dimensions and Tolerances

Order ASME SA789 S82441 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 toleranceAvg / 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 S82441 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 S82441 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.

DesignationNotes
ASME SA789 / SA789M UNS S82441Governing Code Book tubing designation
ASTM A789 / A789M UNS S82441Sister ASTM A789 S82441; dual-stencil on request
Related lean duplexSA789 S82011, SA789 S82031, SA789 S32101, SA789 S32304
Standard duplexSA789 S32205
Plate / sheetRelated 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 S82441 solution treatment at 1830 °F [1000 °C] min followed by rapid cooling in air or water. Table 2 lists a minimum of 1830 °F [1000 °C] with rapid cooling in air or water.

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 S82441 only heat-treated per Table 2, with the record on the MTC.

Corrosion Resistance

Estimated PREN near 33.0 makes S82441 one of the stronger lean-duplex pitting options in SA-789, but it is still titled Lean Duplex and is not a silent substitute for SA789 S32205 or SA789 S32750.

Observe SA-789 embrittlement warnings and 475 °C practice notes. Materials review should precede any attempt to stretch this grade outside its PREN and temperature envelope.

Applications of SA789 S82441 Tube

S82441 tube is for lean-duplex duty needing more Mo/N than the leanest grades while avoiding full 2205 nickel cost. Match fluid chemistry and temperature to the PREN estimate and Table 4 floors before freezing the bill of materials.

Application areaTypical useSelection note
Process / water HXStronger lean duplex PRENConfirm vs S32205
Cost-sensitive duplex tubingNi 3–4.5% with Mo 1–2%Wall tensile split
Code general-service tubeSA-789 S82441 namedKeep ASME designation
Upgrade from 304/316 on SCCLean duplex strengthNot seawater default

If mid-30s PREN is required, use SA789 S32205. For lower-Mo lean see SA789 S82011 or SA789 S32304. Match fluid chemistry and temperature to the PREN estimate and Table 4 floors before freezing the bill of materials.

Weldability

Welding this lean duplex with Mo up to 2% needs qualified procedures — closer to duplex practice than the leanest Mn-rich grades. Mill welded SA-789 product stays autogenous. Control heat input and cool promptly.

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.

Surface Finishes

Standard delivery for SA789 S82441 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 S82441. 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

S82441 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 S82441 as manufactured lean-duplex Code Book tube, reporting Mn/Cu and wall-dependent tensile floors on the EN 10204 3.1 MTC.

If 2205 is intended, we quote SA789 S32205. 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 S82441 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.

ItemSHH STEEL capability for S82441
StandardASME SA789 / SA789M (dual A789 marking on request)
GradeUNS S82441
ManufactureSeamless; welded with no filler metal
Size range (enquiry)Common HX / general-service OD × wall (and BWG); other sizes by agreement
Wall basisAverage or minimum wall as ordered
Delivery conditionHeat-treated 1830 °F [1000 °C] min, rapid cooling in air or water
TestingHeat analysis, tensile, hardness, flare/flange/reverse-flatten; hydro or NDE
DocumentsEN 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 S82441, 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

Why are tensile floors wall-dependent on S82441?
Table 4 sets 107/78 ksi for wall under 0.40 in. [10 mm] and 99/70 ksi for thicker wall, with 25% elongation and hardness max 290 HBW / 30 HRC / 290 HV on both rows. State wall on the PO so the correct acceptance row is applied on the MTC.
What PREN should I expect from S82441?
SA-789 does not publish PREN for S82441. Mid-range Cr ≈24, Mo ≈1.5, N ≈0.25 give PREN ≈ 33.0. That is high for lean duplex but still typically below S32205 mid-30s estimates — recalculate on actual ladle values.
How does S82441 compare with S32205?
S82441 is lean duplex with Ni 3.0–4.5% and Mo 1.00–2.00%; SA789 S32205 is standard duplex with Ni 4.5–6.5%, Mo 3.0–3.5%, N 0.14–0.20%, and a single 95/70 ksi row. They are different families — do not substitute without materials approval.
Is ASME SA-789 the same as ASTM A789?
No. SA-789 / SA-789M is the ASME Section II Part A Code Book adoption of duplex tubing; A789 / A789M is the ASTM product specification. The 2023 BPVC text matches A789/A789M-18 on the grade tables, but the standards remain independent. Dual-mark only when the purchase order asks for both names on stencil and MTC.
Does this grade include seamless and welded tube?
Yes. SA-789 covers both manufacture routes for S82441, and welded tube is made with no filler metal in the longitudinal seam. Flaring applies to seamless lots; flange testing and reverse flattening apply to welded lots. SHH STEEL produces both routes and marks them on tube and certificate.
Can SHH STEEL produce SA789 S82441?
Yes. SHH STEEL can produce and supply ASME SA789 UNS S82441 seamless and welded tube against the ordered edition, with Table 2 heat treatment, Section 9 testing, and EN 10204 3.1 documentation. Production capability is part of the offer, not trader-only brokering.
What heat treatment applies under SA789?
Table 2 requires S82441 solution treatment at 1830 °F [1000 °C] min followed by rapid cooling in air or water. Seamless tubes may be quenched after hot forming when temperature stays at or above the minimum solution-treatment temperature. Proper quench practice limits intermetallics and supports corrosion performance for this grade.
What PREN estimate follows from Table 1 chemistry?
Unless a grade-specific footnote applies, SA-789 does not publish a PREN minimum for S82441. Using PREN = %Cr + 3.3×%Mo + 16×%N on mid-range Table 1 aims gives roughly PREN ≈ 33.0. That is an engineering estimate from stated chemistry, not a Code acceptance number; recalculate on actual ladle values when margin is tight.
What sizes can SHH STEEL supply?
Common heat-exchanger OD × wall bands around 12.7–50.8 mm with usual BWG or metric walls are regularly quoted, and larger Table 5 OD groups are available by agreement. Average or minimum wall, cut lengths, and U-bends are enquiry items. Send OD, wall, length, quantity, and seamless or welded preference without relying on published fictitious stock tonnages.
What tests does each tube length receive?
Each finished length receives hydrostatic or nondestructive electric testing, at the manufacturer’s option unless the purchase order fixes the method. Lot-basis tension, hardness, and flaring or flange tests also apply, and welded tube takes reverse flattening on a length basis. Name hydro-versus-NDE preference on the PO when one method must be locked in.
Does elevated-temperature service need extra caution?
Yes. SA-789 notes embrittlement risk after prolonged elevated-temperature exposure, and duplex metallurgy flags 475 °C ferrite embrittlement plus sigma-phase risk from slow cooling after hot work or welding. Keep continuous-service temperature and fabrication heat practice inside the limits your materials engineer and Code design allow for S82441.
Where do I send an enquiry for this grade?
Send size, quantity, seamless or welded preference, wall basis, and document needs through your SHH STEEL sales channel for a formal quotation. The conclusion of this page lists the steelspecs.com contact email for technical follow-up on ASME SA789 UNS S82441, including dual-marking or third-party inspection requests.

Conclusion

ASME SA789 UNS S82441 is supplied by SHH STEEL as seamless and welded (no filler metal) lean 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.

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