Based in the heart of Addis Ababa, Tariku Metals has established itself as a trusted name for industrial materials, supplying clients across Ethiopia with unwavering reliability. We specialize in providing superior-grade SMO 254 bars and rods, a cornerstone for projects that demand exceptional performance. Our focus is on ensuring that your operations have access to this high-performance alloy, backed by our deep understanding of local industrial needs and a commitment to timely delivery and expert support.
The SMO 254 alloy is defined by its robust composition, which includes high levels of chromium, nickel, and molybdenum, along with a controlled nitrogen content. This specific blend is what grants the material its outstanding mechanical strength and remarkable toughness, even under extreme pressure. Crucially, it offers a phenomenal resistance to pitting and crevice corrosion, significantly outperforming conventional stainless steels in challenging environments and ensuring long-term structural integrity.
Standards : EN, DIN, JIS, ASTM, BS, ASME, AISI
Size : 1/2″ to 100″
Length : 100 mm to 6000 mm
Specifications : ASTM A276, A279, A479
Form : Round, Square, Hex (A/F), Rectangle, Wire (Coil Form), Wire-mesh, Billet, Ingot, Forging Etc.
Finish : Bright, Polish & Black
| Elements | Carbon | Chromium | Manganese | Molybdenum | Nickel | Nitrogen | Phosphorus | Silicon | Sulphur |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SMO 254 UNS S31254 | 0.02 max | 19.5-20.5 | 1.0 max | 6.0-6.5 | 17.5-18.5 | 0.18-0.22 | 0.03 max | 0.8 max | 0.01 max |
| 0.2% Proof Stress (N/mm2 ) [ksi] minimum | 300 [43.5] |
| Tensile Strength (N/mm2) [ksi] minimum | 650 |
| Elongation (%) minimum | 35 |
| Hardness (HBN) | 270 max |
| Reduction of Cross Section Area (%) | 50 |
SMO 254 Bars and Rods are designed with a high content of chromium, nickel, and molybdenum, which provides excellent resistance to pitting, crevice corrosion, and stress corrosion cracking. This composition makes them highly effective in aggressive environments, such as marine, chemical processing, and petrochemical industries, where high chloride concentrations are present.
Yes, SMO 254 Bars and Rods can be easily welded using standard welding techniques. However, it is important to follow proper procedures and use appropriate filler materials to maintain the material’s superior corrosion resistance and mechanical properties. This makes it suitable for critical applications where welded joints are required.
SMO 254 Bars and Rods are commonly used in industries such as chemical processing, marine, and petrochemical, where materials need to withstand highly corrosive environments. They are used in heat exchangers, pressure vessels, desalination plants, and other critical infrastructure requiring high performance in extreme conditions.
The unique properties of SMO 254 bars and rods make them the material of choice for some of the most demanding applications. They are extensively used in chemical processing plants, oil and gas equipment, and pollution control systems where exposure to aggressive chemicals is a constant. You’ll also find them essential in marine environments, power generation facilities, and components for flue gas desulphurization units, where reliability cannot be compromised. This alloy provides lasting durability where ordinary materials would quickly fail.






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