EXATON 2594

 2594 is used for welding of 2507 and other super-duplex steels. The grade is characterized by excellent resistance to stress corrosion in chloride-bearing environments and excellent resistance to pitting and crevice corrosion. 2594 can also be used for welding 2205 and…

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Description

Typical Charpy V-Notch Properties

Impact Value Testing Temperature
As Welded
170 J (126 ft-lb) -40 degC (-40 degF)
150 J (111 ft-lb) -46 degC (-51 degF)
140 J (104 ft-lb) -50 degC (-58 degF)
210 J (155 ft-lb) 20 degC (68 degF)

Typical Tensile Properties

Condition Elongation Tensile Strength Yield Strength
As Welded 25 % 850 MPa (123 ksi) 650 MPa (94 ksi)

Recommended Welding Parameters

Current Voltage Wire Diameter Wire Feed Speed
40-120 A 15-19 V 0.8 mm (0.030 in.) 4.0-8.0 m/min (157-315 in./min)
60-220 A 15-28 V 1.0 mm (0.040 in.) 4.0-12.0 m/min (157-472 in./min)
150-260 A 24-29 V 1.2 mm (0.047 in.) 3.0-10.0 m/min (118-394 in./min)
230-350 A 25-30 V 1.6 mm (1/16 in.) 3.0-5.0 m/min (118-197 in./min)

Classifications

Wire Electrode EN ISO 14343-A : G 25 9 4 N L
SFA/AWS A5.9 : ER2594

Approvals

Approvals ABS ER 2594
CE EN 13479
DNV-GL Duplex steel*
Approvals are based on factory location. Please contact ESAB for more information.

Consumable Characteristics

Alloy Type Austenitic-ferritic (duplex) with approx. 50 FN ferrite – 25% Cr – 10% Ni – 4% Mo – Low C

Typical Weld Metal Analysis %

Typical Weld Metal Analysis %
C Co Cr Cu FN WRC-92 Mn Mo N Nb Ni P PRE S Si Ti V W
0.01 % 25 % 0.1 % 52 % 0.4 % 3.9 % 0.24 % 0.01 % 9.5 % 0.02 % 41.7 % 0.001 % 0.4 % 0.01 %
Typical Wire Composition %
0.012 % 0.04 % 25 % 0.07 % 50 % 0.4 % 4 % 0.25 % 0.01 % 9.5 % 0.015 % 42 % 0.0005 % 0.3 % 0.003 % 0.05 % 0.01 %