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SM2242-125

Coupling: Yellow, Yellow, Orange Pipe Body: Yellow, Yellow, Orange

General description

SM2242 is a Austenitic Ni (Nickel) Base OCTG material required for critical well conditions combining
high concentrations of CO2, H2S and Chlorides. It benefits from Nippon Steel’s unrivaled know-how in
manufacturing CRA (Corrosion Resistance Alloys) materials and best-in-class quality control.

SM2242 is manufactured based on API 5CT / ISO 11960 and API 5CRA / ISO 13680.

Diameters: 2 3/8” to 7 5/8” (larger sizes can be available upon request)

Weights: as per API 5CT/ISO 13680. Please note that while the API 5CT/ISO 11960 linear weight will
define the pipe wall thickness the actual linear weight of the material will be slighter greater due to the
heavier density of the elements it contains versus carbon steel.

Special application: Please contact Nippon Steel engineer, should you require specific size, weight,
drift, or any other characterization.

Reference document

● Proprietary SM2242 series. TGP-0797 (latest revision)

● API 5CT / ISO11960
● NACE MR0175 / ISO 15156
● API RP 5C1 / ISO 10405
● API 5CRA / ISO 13680
● VAM Book
● Nippon Steel Storage and handling procedure for CRA materials

Applicable environment

Corrosive environments featuring the combined presence of CO 2 + H 2 S + Chloride, in

temperatures up to 149 °C, in absence of elemental Sulfur

Its primary function is Tubing and Liner, sections permanently exposed to production fluids

Final material application will depend upon CO2, H2S, Temperature, pH and expected Chlorides content.
For a more detailed assessment please contact Nippon Steel engineers.

Manufacturing

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Process Description
Steel making Steel shall be made by electric furnace process followed by Vacuum
Oxygen Decarburization (VOD) process &/or Argon Oxygen
Decarburization (AOD) Process
Pipe making Manufactured through Cold working the hot formed tubular product and
shall be furnished in a cold worked conditions
Heat treatment Solution Annealing Process before final cold drawing

Chemical Composition

(mass %)

C Si Mn Cu Ni Cr Mo Ti
≤ 0.05 ≤ 0.50 ≤ 1.00 1.5 ~ 3.0 38.0 ~ 46.0 19.5 ~ 24.0 2.5 ~ 4.0 Max 1.2

UNS Number: N08825

Specified mechanical properties

Tensile
Yield strength Elongation Hardness
strength Technical Note
ksi % HRC
ksi
Min Max Min Min Max
125 145 130 10 34.0 -

Physical and thermal properties

unit 25°C 100°C 150°C 200°C 250°C

Density Kg/m3 8080 8060 8040 8020 8000
Young's modulus GPa 191 187 186 184 182
Poisson's Ratio - 0.28 0.28 0.28 0.28 0.28
Tensile strength de-rating % 100.0 94.9 93.1 92.5 91.0
Yield strength de-rating % 100.0 95.1 94.4 94.4 91.6
Thermal Diffusivity x10-6 m2/s 2.91 3.31 3.45 3.57 3.78
6 3
Heat Capacity x10 J/m deg.C 3.20 3.33 3.41 3.49 3.62
Thermal Conductivity W/m deg.C 9.3 11.0 11.8 12.5 13.7
Specific Heat J/Kg deg.C 396 413 424 435 452
-6
Thermal expansion x10 / deg.C - 13.3 13.9 14.2 14.4
* Data will be shortly available.

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Technical information

In wet combined CO2 & H2S environments, usage of SM2242 is recommendable starting from H2S partial
pressure exceeding 0.1 bar:

● for lower H2S partial pressure ranging between 0.1 to 1.0 bar, these materials should be considered
depending upon the combination of critical variables such as pH, Chloride content, S0 and temperature.
● for H2S partial pressures exceeding 1.0 bar the only metallurgical solution to counter corrosion is to
consider Austenitic Fe base or Nickel base materials.
Since H2S is a potent pitting agent, a passivation film composed of Ni-S, Cr-O & Mo-S is required to
maintain stability and protect the bulk material from corrosion attack up to a defined temperature
threshold in wet combined CO2 & H2S environment. This is achieved through alloying of Cr-Ni & Mo.

SM2242 is a nominal 3% Molybdenum material recognized by ISO-13680 as Group 4 Category 21-42-3.

This material is referenced as 4c material in NACE MR0175 /ISO 15156-3 (please refer to Fig. 1)

Fig 1: NACE MR0175 / ISO 15156-3 2003 Table A12

For this type of material, NACE MR0175 /ISO 15156-3 indicate the following application limits as general
guidelines :

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Fig 2: Material 4c application boundaries per NACE MR0175 / ISO 15156-3 2003 (Ref. Table A-14)

According to NACE MR0175 / ISO 15156-3 2003, final material selection for the intended service will be
equipment user’s responsibility and detailed information exchange with manufacturer is highly
recommendable.

Nippon Steel, in absence of elemental sulfur, recommends usage of SM2242 materials for temperature
up to 149°C (300°F) higher than 132°C (270°F) limit specified by ISO 15156-3.

This difference is based on Nippon Steel’s unrivaled know-how in manufacturing austenitic stainless
steel since the mid 80’s and best-in-class quality control.

For fit for purpose conditions (** in Fig 2), Nippon Steel proposes verification test under the actual field
condition.

Fig 3 below represents Nippon Steel SCC limits on various Austenitic materials.

Fig. 3: Relation between testing temperature and Mo content of Nickel Alloy in

H2S- Cl- environment in SSRT (25% NaCl+ CH3COOH, 0.7 MPa (100 psi) H2S)

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For additional information about material performances please contact Nippon Steel engineers.

Case history from the field

A selection of critical applications of SM2242 is shown below. These Field records include SM2242
material used as Tubing or Liner or Both.

Storage and handling procedure

While state-of-the-art HSE rules are applied throughout Nippon Steel manufacturing process, proprietary
and specific HSE regulations shall be applied along the life cycle of the pipe until it reaches its final
position in the well, according to each operator’s rules. This particularly applies to all phases of handling
and transportation, assembly on the rig floor, and rig return if applicable. OCTG are heavy and by nature
unstable. Special care shall be paid to potential risks of injury whenever handling OCTGs. Walking on
pipes shall be avoided at all times. Usage of Personal Protection Equipments (PPE) is mandatory.
Equipment and procedures will be established to capture the possible wastes generated during
maintenance (cleaning, coating, doping) and disposed according to local regulations. This applies in
particular to storage dope, running dope, or cleaning water wastes.

Best practices for transportation, handling and storage of OCTG in general are covered by ISO 10405 /
API RP5C1. VAM Book is also a good source of handling practices for VAM connections. In addition to
these general rules, specific care is recommended pertaining to SM2242, because improper handling
could affect the material performances and by extension the corrosion resistance :

● Prevention of Spot Hardening

● Prevention of Iron contamination
● Adapted running equipments and practices
● Prevention of corrosion on rig returns, particularly in presence of completion fluids
For more specific information please refer to Nippon Steel Storage and handling procedure for CRA
materials or contact Nippon Steel engineers.

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