Dynamic duplex materials : strong and sustainable
Even the most cautious projections for the market growth of duplex stainless steel suggest that its use will substantially increase in coming years . Its high strength , low maintenance , and resistance to pressure , corrosion and erosion make it the ideal choice for a number of applications in the process industries , while its low weight-to-strength ratio make it suitable for a number of applications in architecture , street furniture and water management . Another reason for its appeal is that 3D-printing is being extended to duplex grades .
By James Chater