SMO 254 is one of the high end austenitic stainless steel. It effectively combines impact toughness resistance to chloride stress corrosion cracking. SMO 254 has strength that is nearly twice that of 300 series stainless steels. As compared to high nickel and titanium alloys, in some specific applications SMO 254 has been found to be a more cost effective alternative. As SMO 254 displays a high initial yield strength, therefore this alloy needs a greater force than what is used in other austenitic stainless steels.

Applications of SMO 254

Application of SMO 254 has been found in the following aaplications:

- Petroleum production
- Saltwater handling
- Food processing and chemical processing equipment
- Pulp mill bleach systems
- Flue gas desulfurization scrubbers
- Tall oil distillation columns