CROMAROD® DUPLEX is a rutile flux coated electrode which deposits a 24%Cr / 10%Ni / 3%Mo / 0.15%N austenitic-ferritic duplex stainless steel weld metal having a ferrite content of about FN 35. The electrode is easy to use and p roduces a smooth weld bead finish and good slag  detachability.  CROMAROD® DUPLEX is designed for welding similar composition duplex stainless steels which offer an excellent combination of high strength and very good resistance to chloride induced pitting and stress corrosion cracking.  A heat input range of 0.5-2.5 KJ/mm is recommended to maintain a favourable phase balance. Applications include offshore platform pipework, pipelines transporting chloride bearing products or sour gas and process vessels for chloride environments. Where higher fracture toughness at -46 °C is required, use CROMAROD® DUPLEX B.