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EP1705260B1
EP1705260B1 EP04775251A EP04775251A EP1705260B1 EP 1705260 B1 EP1705260 B1 EP 1705260B1 EP 04775251 A EP04775251 A EP 04775251A EP 04775251 A EP04775251 A EP 04775251A EP 1705260 B1 EP1705260 B1 EP 1705260B1
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  • steel can be used for the production of oil pipelines, natural gas pipelines, product pipelines, offshore platforms, welded structures and containers which can operate under pressure, different equipment and its component parts operating in temperatures from - 100°C to +450°C.
  • This steel has all properties required for the production of oil pipelines, natural gas pipelines, product pipelines and other welded structures which can operate in temperatures from -100°C to +450°C.
  • such steel has strength properties which are insufficient for the manufacture of the above and other products made of steel sheets above 20 mm thick. This drawback can be eliminated by way of increasing hardening characteristics through higher content of alloying agents; nevertheless such steel may demonstrate brittle behavior.
  • This invention is aimed at improvement of steel strength properties.
  • the result of this invention is as follows: sheets and billets up to 50 mm thick with the following properties: yield stress above 550 N/mm 2 , breaking strength above 620 N/mm 2 ; preserving high ductility in temperatures down to -100°C, resistance to brittle behavior during manufacture and operation, good weldability in factory and field environment.
  • the steel containing carbon, manganese, silicium, chrome, nickel, vanadium, niobium, titanium, aluminium, calcium, sulphur, phosphorus, nitrogen, copper, stibium, stannum, arsenic and iron additionally includes molybdenum, with the following component ratio (weight, %): Carbon 0.02-0.11 Manganese 0.10-1.8 Silicium 0.06-0.6 Chrome 0.005-0.30 Nickel 0.005-1.0 Vanadium 0.01-0.12 Niobium 0.02-0.1 Titanium 0.01-0.04 Aluminium 0.01-0.05 Calcium 0.0005-0.008 Sulphur 0.0005-0.008 Phosphorus 0.001-0.012 Nitrogen 0.001-0.012 Copper 0.005-0.25 Stibium 0.0001-0.005 Stannum 0.0001-0.007 Arsenic 0.0001-0.008 Molybdenum 0.0001-0.5 Iron remaining share
  • total content of nickel and manganese is related to molybdenum and phosphorus content (weight. %) according to the following equation: Ni + Mn 1 + Mo ⁇ P ⁇ 0.03
  • the above mentioned nickel, manganese, molybdenum and phosphorus limits in steel supported by the enumerated ration of components provide both improved hardening characteristics for steel sheets up to 50 mm thick, high values of strength and ductility in low temperatures (down to -100°C) and elimination of embrittlement in the process of manufacture and use of products made from these sheets.
  • Table 1 shows the chemical composition of three heats of this steel in comparison with a known composition of steel. Compositions have been selected in such a way so as to estimate molybdenum and nickel contribution to steel sheet strength.
  • Furnace charge consisted of armco iron and, depending on variant of composition, of nickel, ferromolybdenum, copper and other charge materials.
  • charge meltdown was started. After complete meltdown and metal heating up to 1630-1650°C the charge was degasified and the required predetermined amounts of manganese, ferrovanadium and ferroniobium were added to the molten pool; then deoxidizing agents (ferrosilicium, aluminium and ferrotitanium) were added.
  • Table 2 shows the properties of these heats in comparison with heats of a known composition whose C eq is equal to 0.37.
  • the obtained results demonstrate that the new steel of the above composition possesses the required strength properties in 50-mm cross-sections and high ductility in low temperatures.
  • the ratio between the total content of nickel and manganese and the concentration of molybdenum and phosphorus for heats 1, 2 and 3 is 0.01, 0.0057 and 0.0064, respectively, i.e. less than 0.03.
  • Table 1 Chemical composition of three heats of the proposed steel in comparison with a known composition of steel.

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Abstract

This is an invention in metallurgy, referring specifically to steel with high ductility in subzero temperatures, good weldability, resistance to brittle behavior and corrosion, heat-resistance in high temperatures. Such steel can be used for the production of oil pipelines, natural gas pipelines, product pipelines, offshore platforms, welded structures and containers which can operate under pressure, different equipment and its component parts operating in temperatures from - 100°C to +450°C. The steel containing carbon, manganese, silicium, chrome, nickel, vanadium, niobium, titanium, aluminium, calcium, sulphur, phosphorus, nitrogen, copper, stibium, stannum, arsenic and iron additionally includes molybdenum, with the following component ratio (weight, %): This being the case, total content of nickel and manganese is related to molybdenum and phosphorus content (weight. %) according to the following equation: Ni + Mn 1 + Mo ‹ P Œ© 0.03

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    TECHNICAL FIELD
  • This is an invention in metallurgy, referring specifically to steel with high ductility in subzero temperatures, good weldability, resistance to brittle behavior and corrosion, heat-resistance in high temperatures. Such steel can be used for the production of oil pipelines, natural gas pipelines, product pipelines, offshore platforms, welded structures and containers which can operate under pressure, different equipment and its component parts operating in temperatures from - 100°C to +450°C.
    • BACKGROUND ART
  • There is steel having the following component ratio (weight, %):
    Carbon 0.03 - 0.11
    Manganese 0.9-1.8
    Silicium 0.06-0.6
    Chrome 0.005-0.30
    Nickel 0.005-0.3
    Vanadium 0.02-0.12
    Niobium 0.03-0.1
    Titanium 0.01-0.04
    Aluminium 0.01-0.055
    Calcium 0.001-0.005
    Sulphur 0.0005-0.008
    Phosphorus 0.0005-0.010
    Nitrogen 0.001-0.012
    Copper 0.005-0.25
    Stibium 0.001-0.005
    Stannum 0.001-0.007
    Arsenic 0.001-0.008
    Iron remaining share
    (Patent of the Russian Federation No. 2141002 , publication date 10.11.1999).
  • This steel has all properties required for the production of oil pipelines, natural gas pipelines, product pipelines and other welded structures which can operate in temperatures from -100°C to +450°C. However, such steel has strength properties which are insufficient for the manufacture of the above and other products made of steel sheets above 20 mm thick. This drawback can be eliminated by way of increasing hardening characteristics through higher content of alloying agents; nevertheless such steel may demonstrate brittle behavior.
    • DISCLOSURE OF THE INVENTION
  • This invention is aimed at improvement of steel strength properties. The result of this invention is as follows: sheets and billets up to 50 mm thick with the following properties: yield stress above 550 N/mm2, breaking strength above 620 N/mm2; preserving high ductility in temperatures down to -100°C, resistance to brittle behavior during manufacture and operation, good weldability in factory and field environment.
  • Technically, the required result is obtained due to the fact that the steel containing carbon, manganese, silicium, chrome, nickel, vanadium, niobium, titanium, aluminium, calcium, sulphur, phosphorus, nitrogen, copper, stibium, stannum, arsenic and iron additionally includes molybdenum, with the following component ratio (weight, %):
    Carbon 0.02-0.11
    Manganese 0.10-1.8
    Silicium 0.06-0.6
    Chrome 0.005-0.30
    Nickel 0.005-1.0
    Vanadium 0.01-0.12
    Niobium 0.02-0.1
    Titanium 0.01-0.04
    Aluminium 0.01-0.05
    Calcium 0.0005-0.008
    Sulphur 0.0005-0.008
    Phosphorus 0.001-0.012
    Nitrogen 0.001-0.012
    Copper 0.005-0.25
    Stibium 0.0001-0.005
    Stannum 0.0001-0.007
    Arsenic 0.0001-0.008
    Molybdenum 0.0001-0.5
    Iron remaining share
  • This being the case, total content of nickel and manganese is related to molybdenum and phosphorus content (weight. %) according to the following equation: Ni + Mn 1 + Mo ⋅ P < 0.03
    Figure imgb0001
  • The above mentioned nickel, manganese, molybdenum and phosphorus limits in steel supported by the enumerated ration of components provide both improved hardening characteristics for steel sheets up to 50 mm thick, high values of strength and ductility in low temperatures (down to -100°C) and elimination of embrittlement in the process of manufacture and use of products made from these sheets.
    • THE BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION
  • Table 1 shows the chemical composition of three heats of this steel in comparison with a known composition of steel. Compositions have been selected in such a way so as to estimate molybdenum and nickel contribution to steel sheet strength.
  • All heats have been performed in a vacuum induction furnace. Furnace charge consisted of armco iron and, depending on variant of composition, of nickel, ferromolybdenum, copper and other charge materials. When the required underpressure in the furnace was achieved charge meltdown was started. After complete meltdown and metal heating up to 1630-1650°C the charge was degasified and the required predetermined amounts of manganese, ferrovanadium and ferroniobium were added to the molten pool; then deoxidizing agents (ferrosilicium, aluminium and ferrotitanium) were added.
  • As the temperature of liquid steel reached the required level (1560-1580°C) the airfree metal was run off directly from the smelting crucible to the casting mold. Molded ingots were then cooled in casting molds under normal pressure, not in vacuum.
  • On the whole, 12 trial heats have been performed in the vacuum induction furnace. Analysis of metal chemical composition has been performed for all heats and, on the basis of its results, three heats were selected with equivalent carbon content equal to 0.37.
  • The equivalent carbon content was determined by the following formula: C eq = C + Mn 6 + Cr + Mo + Nb + V + Ti 5 + Ni + Cu 15
    Figure imgb0002
  • Table 2 shows the properties of these heats in comparison with heats of a known composition whose Ceq is equal to 0.37. The obtained results demonstrate that the new steel of the above composition possesses the required strength properties in 50-mm cross-sections and high ductility in low temperatures. The ratio between the total content of nickel and manganese and the concentration of molybdenum and phosphorus for heats 1, 2 and 3 is 0.01, 0.0057 and 0.0064, respectively, i.e. less than 0.03. Table 1. Chemical composition of three heats of the proposed steel in comparison with a known composition of steel.
    Component Content (weight,%)
    Heat 1 Heat 2 Heat 3 Heat of known steel
    carbon 0.02 0.04 0.09 0.06
    manganese 1.5 1.0 0.3 1.4
    silicium 0.1 0.18 0.25 0.25
    chrome 0.05 0.28 0.2 0.15
    nickel 0.5 0.1 0.9 0.1
    vanadium 0.1 0.05 0.01 0.07
    niobium 0.032 0.06 0.087 0.06
    titanium 0.01 0.015 0.035 0.015
    aluminium 0.012 0.021 0.028 0.024
    calcium 0.0005 0.003 0.006 0.005
    sulphur 0.0035 0.004 0.008 0.003
    phosphorus 0.005 0.007 0.008 0.005
    nitrogen 0.005 0.006 0.007 0.007
    copper 0.23 0.1 0.01 0.15
    stibium 0.0003 0.0009 0.004 0.005
    stannum 0.0005 0.005 0.007 0.005
    arsenic 0.0002 0.004 0.008 0.008
    molybdenum 0.0001 0.35 0.5 -
    equivalent carbon content 0.37 0.37 0.37 0.37
    N ⁢ i + M ⁢ n 1 + M ⁢ o ⋅ P
    Figure imgb0003
         		0.01 0.0057 0.0064 -
    Table 2. Properties of the heats of Table 1.
    Heat Cross section, mm Breaking strength, N/mm2 Yield stress, N/mm2 Ductile-brittle transition point, °C
    1 20/50 836/687 706/583 -90/-100
    2 20/50 807/712 683/600 -90/-100
    3 20/50 767/657 650/566 -90/-100
    Heat of known steel 20/50 621/528 528/449 -80/-30

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  1. Steel, containing carbon; manganese, silicium; chrome, nickel, vanadium, niobium, titanium, aluminium, calcium, sulphur, phosphorus, nitrogen, copper, stibium, stannum, arsenic and iron. Its distinctive feature is additional content of molybdenum, with the following component ratio (weight, %): Carbon 0.02-0.11 Manganese 0.10-1.8 Silicium 0.06-0.6 Chrome 0.005 - 0.30 Nickel 0.005-1.0 Vanadium 0.01-0.12 Niobium 0.02-0.1 Titanium 0.01-0.04 Aluminium 0.01-0.05 Calcium 0.0005-0.008 Sulphur 0.0005-0.008 Phosphorus 0.001-0.012 Nitrogen 0.001-0.012 Copper 0.005-0.25 Stibium 0.0001-0.005 Stannum 0.0001-0.007 Arsenic 0.0001-0.008 Molybdenum 0.0001-0.5 Iron remaining share,
    this being the case, total content of nickel and manganese is related to molybdenum and phosphorus content (weight. %) according to the following equation: Ni + Mn 1 + Mo ⋅ P < 0.03
    Figure imgb0004
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