A Comparative Study of Hydrogen-Induced Cracking Resistances of API 5L B and X52MS Carbon Steels

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Author(s):	Figueredo, Rodrigo Monzon ; de Oliveira, Mariana Cristina ; de Paula, Leandro Jesus ; Acciari, Heloisa Andrea ; Codaro, Eduardo Norberto Total Authors: 5
Document type:	Journal article
Source:	INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF CORROSION; v. 2018, p. 7-pg., 2018-01-01.
Abstract
Susceptibility to hydrogen-induced cracking of API 5L B and X52MS low-carbon steels in NACE 177-A, 177-B, and 284-B solutions has been investigated by the present work. A metallographic analysis of these steels was performed before and after NACE TM0284 standard testing. Corrosion products were characterized by scanning electron microscopy and X-ray dispersive energy spectrometry, which were subsequently identified by X-ray diffraction. Thus it was found that pH directly affects the solubility of corrosion products and hydrogen permeation. Both steels showed generalized corrosion in solution 177-A, and a discontinuous film was formed on their surfaces in solution 177-B; however, only the API 5L B steel failed the HIC test and exhibited greater crack length ratio in solution 177-A. In solution 284-B whose pH is higher, the steels exhibited thick mackinawite films with no internal cracking. (AU)

FAPESP's process:	17/11361-5 - Corrosion study of API 5L steels in saline solutions saturated with hydrogen sulfide
Grantee:	Eduardo Norberto Codaro
Support Opportunities:	Regular Research Grants