API 5L Grade X52 Steel Pipe
API 5L Grade X52 steel pipe is a high-strength pipeline steel manufactured according to American Petroleum Institute (API) specification 5L. This grade offers excellent strength, good toughness, and superior weldability, making it suitable for oil and gas transmission pipelines and related applications.
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◉ PRODUCT SPECIFICATION


1. Material Standards & Specifications


Primary Standards:

  • API Specification 5L - Line Pipe

  • ISO 3183 - Petroleum and natural gas industries - Steel pipe for pipeline transportation systems

Product Specification Levels:

  • PSL 1 - Standard quality requirements

  • PSL 2 - Enhanced quality requirements with additional testing


2. Chemical Composition (% by weight, PSL 2 Requirements)


Element

Base Composition

Maximum for PSL 2

Product Analysis Tolerance

Carbon (C)

≤ 0.28%

≤ 0.26%

+0.03%

Manganese (Mn)

≤ 1.40%

≤ 1.40%

+0.05%

Phosphorus (P)

≤ 0.030%

≤ 0.025%

+0.005%

Sulfur (S)

≤ 0.030%

≤ 0.015%

+0.002%

Silicon (Si)

-

≤ 0.45%

+0.02%

Copper (Cu)

-

≤ 0.50%

+0.03%

Nickel (Ni)

-

≤ 0.50%

+0.03%

Chromium (Cr)

-

≤ 0.50%

+0.03%

Molybdenum (Mo)

-

≤ 0.15%

+0.02%

Niobium (Nb)

-

≤ 0.05%

+0.005%

Vanadium (V)

-

≤ 0.10%

+0.005%

Titanium (Ti)

-

≤ 0.06%

+0.005%

Carbon Equivalent (CE)

-

≤ 0.43%

-


3. Mechanical Properties (PSL 2 Requirements)


Property

Minimum

Maximum

Test Standard

Yield Strength (0.5% extension)

358 MPa (52 ksi)

531 MPa (77 ksi)

ASTM A370

Tensile Strength

455 MPa (66 ksi)

758 MPa (110 ksi)

ASTM A370

Yield to Tensile Ratio

-

0.93

-

Elongation (%)

Refer to API 5L Table J.1

-

ASTM A370

Charpy V-Notch Impact Energy*

40 J @ -10°C (Minimum average of 3 specimens)

-

ASTM A370

Note: Impact test requirements vary based on design temperature and pipe size.


4. Physical Properties


Property

Typical Value

Test Standard

Density

7.85 g/cm³

-

Modulus of Elasticity

200 GPa

ASTM E111

Poisson's Ratio

0.30

-

Thermal Expansion Coefficient

11.7 × 10⁻⁶/°C (20-100°C)

ASTM E228

Thermal Conductivity

51.9 W/m·K

ASTM E1225


5. Product Specifications


Parameter

Seamless Pipe

Welded Pipe (SAW/ERW)

Outer Diameter Range

10.3mm - 1219mm

10.3mm - 1626mm

Wall Thickness Range

1.7mm - 80mm

1.7mm - 40mm

Length

3-12.5m (Random)

3-12.5m (Random)

End Finish

Plain end, Beveled end, Threaded

Plain end, Beveled end


6. Manufacturing Processes


Seamless Pipe:

  • Hot rolling process

  • Extrusion process

  • Mandrel mill process


Welded Pipe:

  • Electric Resistance Welding (ERW)

  • Submerged Arc Welding (SAW)

  • Longitudinal or spiral welding


7. Testing & Inspection (PSL 2 Requirements)


Mandatory Tests:

  • Hydrostatic testing

  • Non-destructive electric testing

  • Transverse or longitudinal tensile tests

  • Charpy V-notch impact tests

  • Hardness tests

  • Dimensional inspection

  • Visual inspection


Additional Tests (if specified):

  • Drop-weight tear tests (DWTT)

  • Sulfide stress corrosion cracking tests

  • Hydrogen-induced cracking tests

  • Guided bend tests


8. Applications


Primary Applications:

  • Oil transmission pipelines

  • Natural gas transmission pipelines

  • Refinery piping systems

  • Petrochemical plant piping

  • Water injection lines

  • Structural applications in oil and gas fields


Service Conditions:

  • Maximum operating temperature: 120°C

  • Suitable for sour service (with additional requirements)

  • Arctic service conditions (with impact test requirements)


9. Quality Certification & Documentation


Certification Requirements:

  • API Monogram license

  • ISO 9001 Quality Management System

  • Mill Test Certificate 3.1/3.2 per EN 10204

  • Traceability to heat number

  • Non-destructive testing reports


Documentation Provided:


  • Chemical analysis report

  • Mechanical test reports

  • Heat treatment records

  • Inspection and test reports

  • Dimension and weight certificates


Technical Advantages:


  • Consistent mechanical properties

  • Good weldability and formability

  • Excellent toughness at low temperatures

  • Reliable performance in harsh environments

  • Compliance with international pipeline standards


All pipes are manufactured and tested in accordance with API 5L specifications and can be supplied with additional testing to meet specific project requirements.

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SURFACE CHARACTERISTIC SUMMARY OF MANUFACTURING METHOD APPLICATION
NO.1 Silvery white Hot rolled to specified thickness Do not need to have a glossy surface use
lackluster
NO.2D Silvery white After cold rolling, heat treatment and pickling are carried out General material, deep material
NO.2B Gloss is stronger than No.2D After No.2D treatment, the final light cold rolling is carried out through the polishing roller The general material
BA As bright as a sixpence No standard, but usually a bright annealed surface with high reflectivity. Building materials, kitchen utensils
NO.3 Rough lapping Grind with 100~200# (unit) strop tape Building materials, kitchen utensils
NO.4 Intermediate grinding Polished surface obtained by grinding with 150~180# strop abrasive tape Building materials, kitchen utensils
NO.240 Fine lapping Grinding with 240# strop abrasive tape kitchenware
NO.320 Very fine grinding Grinding was carried out with 320# strop abrasive tape kitchenware
NO.400 The luster is close to BA Use 400# polishing wheel to grind General timber, building timber, kitchen appliances
HL Hairline grinding Suitable particle material for hair stripe grinding (150~240#) with many grains Building, construction material
NO.7 It's close to mirror grinding Use a 600# rotary polishing wheel to grind For art or decoration
NO.8 Mirror ultrafinish The mirror is ground with a polishing wheel Reflector, for decoration

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