Since the 1980s, a range of duplex stainless steels (DSSs) has been developed that have higher alloy content, and therefore greater corrosion resistance and strength. The commonly used DSSs have good corrosion resistance in a wide range of environments and excellent resistance to stress corrosion cracking (SCC). Their high strength and hardness also gives them excellent resistance to both erosion corrosion and cavitation. There are also cast versions of many of the duplex compositions and these have seen extensive use for pumps, valves, and other equipment.

Atmospheric corrosion, corrosion science and atmospheric chemistry. International exposure programs. Environmental effects. Theory. Mechanisms. Materials. Techniques. Atmospheric species. 2nd edition 2016 Wiley