Duplex Steel Bolts for Brackish Water

Q: I’m looking for a material that can service a brackish water environment with high strength around 100ksi, would SMO 254 work for me?
A: In terms of the corrosion resistance, yes, but for strength you are right on the edge of the capabilities for 254 SMO fasteners. 254 SMO bolts have a ultimate tensile strength of about 98 ksi so to be safe I would recommend Duplex 2205 bolts which provide excellent chloride resistance and have an ultimate tensile strength of 110ksi. If you  want a little more breathing room in terms of strength you could use Super Duplex 2507 fasteners which offer 125ksi of tensile strength as well as improved corrosion protection.
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