API 2W GRADE 50

API 2W GRADE 50

General Product Description

TMCP Structural Steel Plate
API 2W Grade 50 is an intermediate-strength, structural steel plate, produced by thermo-mechanical control processing (TMCP),that
is used in the welded construction of offshore structures. API 2W Grade 50 has a minimum yield strength of 50 ksi [345 MPa] and
a minimum, mid-thickness, transverse Charpy V-notch impact toughness of 30 ft-lbf [41 J] at -40°F [-40°C]. SSAB is an API Licensee
under the API Monogram Program.

Applications
API 2W Grade 50 is intended primarily for use in offshore structures in critical portions that must exhibit good impact toughness
and resistance to plastic fatigue loading and lamellar tearing. The primary use of API 2W Grade 50 is in tubular joints, stiffened plate
construction and other intersections where portions of the plates will be subjected to tension in the through-thickness (Z) direction.


Dimensions
Thickness Width Length
(Inches) (Inches) (Inches)
0.500 - 1.500 72 - 123 240 - 1080*
Inquire thickness <0.500” down to 0.250”, inquire thickness > 1.500”-2.000”, inquire widths <72” down to 60”
*
Rail shipments the maximum length of 1080” applies; for truck shipments the maximum length of 1020” applies

Mechanical Properties
Tensile Testing is performed in the transverse direction according to API 2W requirements. The required values are tabulated below:
Thickness 0.2% YS UTS Elongation in 2” Elongation in 8”
(Inches) (ksi) (min ksi) (min %) (min %)
0.500 - 1.000 50 - 75 65 23 18
1.001 - 1.500 50 - 70 65 23 18
Charpy V-Notch Impact Testing is performed on each plate using mid-thickness, mid-width, transverse specimens tested in
accordance with ASTM A673. The producer has the option of testing sub-size specimens to any of the combinations of specimen
size, energy requirement, and test temperature as shown below:
 

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Impact Properties
Specimen Size Minimum Average Energy Minimum Single Energy Test Temperature
0.394 x 0.394 Inches 30 ft-lbs 25 ft-lbs -40 °F
0.295 x 0.394 Inches 30 ft-lbs 25 ft-lbs -40 °F
0.197 x 0.394 Inches 30 ft-lbs 25 ft-lbs -40 °F
0.295 x 0.394 Inches 23 ft-lbs 19 ft-lbs -50 °F
0.197 x 0.394 Inches 15 ft-lbs 13 ft-lbs -80 °F

Chemical Composition
(heat analysis, wt %, max. unless indicated)
C Mn1) P S Si Al Total Ni Cr Mo Cu Ti Cb N2), 3) B2)
(max (wt %) (max (max (wt %) (wt %) (max (max (max (max (wt %) (max (max (max
wt %) wt %) wt %) wt %) wt %) wt %) wt %) wt %) wt %) wt %)
0.16 1.15 - 0.03 0.010 0.05 - 0.02 - 0.75 0.25 0.08 0.35 0.007 - 0.03 0.012 0.0005
1.60 0.50 0.06 0.02
1)
Manganese up to 1.65 (heat analysis) is permitted at the option of the material manufacturer
2)
Nitrogen and Boron shall not be intentionally added
3)
Nitrogen may be 0.013% max., if titanium is 0.010 to 0.02%
 

Carbon Equivalent Values

Thickness 0.500 - 1.500
(Inches)
CEIIW 0.39
(max wt %)
Pcm 0.22
(max wt %)
CEIIW Typical 0.36
(wt %)


Pcm Typical 0.16

(wt %)

Tolerances
Thickness, width, and length tolerances for API 2W Grade 50 steel plate are in accordance with the requirements of ASTM A6. The
flatness tolerance for as-supplied product is ½ ASTM A6.

Delivery Conditions
API 2W Grade 50 is supplied in the Thermo-Mechanical Control Processing (TMCP) condition.

Weldability
Welding of API 2W Grade 50 shall be performed in accordance with the applicable welding code. In the absence of a specified
welding code, the following suggested minimum preheat and interpass temperatures and welding consumables are provided.
Special welding consumables and welding procedures may be required to match the base metal toughness. Low hydrogen practices

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are strongly recommended, including the removal of surface moisture.

Welding Process Thickness Minimum Preheat and Inter- Consumables
(in. [mm]) pass Temperature
(°F [°C])
Shielded Metal Arc (SMAW) Up to 1.5 [38.1] 50 [10] AWS E7015-X, E7016-X,
E7018-X
Shielded Metal Arc (SMAW) >1.5 – 2.5 [ 38.1 – 63.5] 150 [65] AWS E7015-X, E7016-X,
E7018-X
Gas Metal Arc (GMAW) Up to 1.5 [38.1] 50 [10] AWS ER70S-X
Gas Metal Arc (GMAW) >1.5 – 2.5 [ 38.1 – 63.5] 150 [65] AWS ER70S-X
Submerged Arc (SAW) Up to 1.5 [38.1] 50 [10] AWS F7XX-EXXX-XX
Submerged Arc (SAW) >1.5 – 2.5 [ 38.1 – 63.5] 150 [65] AWS F7XX-EXXX-XX
Flux Cored Arc (FCAW) Up to 1.5 [38.1] 50 [10] AWS E7XTX-X
Flux Cored Arc (FCAW) >1.5 – 2.5 [ 38.1 – 63.5] 150 [65] AWS E7XTX-X

Supplementary Requirements
By agreement between the purchaser and plate manufacturer, the following Supplementary Requirements may be specified on
the purchase order: S1 (Ultrasonic Examination), S2 (Notch Toughness Test at Lower Temperature), S3 (Additional Tension Test),
S4 (Through-Thickness [Z-Direction] Testing), S5 (Low Sulfur Steel for Improved Through-Thickness Properties), S7 (Low Nitrogen
Content for Improved Notch Toughness in Strain-Aged Condition), S8 (Strain-Aged Charpy V—Notch Impact Tests) up to 1.000”
thickness and inquire for 1.001”–1.500” thickness, S11 Preproduction Qualification, and S12 (Notch Toughness Using Drop Weight),
S13 (Surface Quality) and S14 (Thickness Tolerance).


For referenced API standards, visit the API website, www.api.org. The information contained herein is only intended to provide guidance relative to SSAB’s capability to supply products complying with the
requirements of the referenced API standards. The information contained herein is in no way a guarantee or warranty of SSAB product. In the event of an order, the specifications as stated in the purchase
order and any subsequent order acknowledgment establish the basis for any product specifications, requirements and/or guarantees.

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Data sheet API 2W Grade 50 2016-06-10