API SPEC 5L L245N - PSL2 Introduce

API SPEC 5L L245N - PSL2 is a steel pipe specification for pipeline transportation, published by the American Petroleum Institute (API). API SPEC 5L specifies a range of requirements, including chemical composition, mechanical properties, dimensions, and physical characteristics of steel pipes. These requirements are designed to ensure that the steel pipes have sufficient strength, toughness, and corrosion resistance to meet the demands of various environments.

Smelting temperature:1551°C - 1233°C

Application:Line pipe

API SPEC 5L L245N - PSL2 Material Chemical Composition

The chemical composition of the API SPEC 5L L245N - PSL2 steel are as follows:

ElementMinMax
Boron (B)-0.0010
Molybdenum (Mo)-0.1500
Chromium (Cr)-0.3000
Nickel (Ni)-0.3000
Copper (Cu)-0.5000
(Nb+V)-0.0600
(CEpcm)-0.2500
(CEiiw)-0.4300
Titanium (Ti)-0.0400
Sulfur (S)-0.0150
PhOsphorus (P)-0.0250
Manganese (Mn)-1.2000
Silicon (Si)-0.4000
Carbon (C)-0.2400

API SPEC 5L L245N - PSL2 Material Mechanical Properties

API SPEC 5L L245N - PSL2 requires that steel pipes meet certain Charpy V-notch (CVN) impact test requirements. The CVN test involves striking a notched sample with a pendulum and measuring the amount of energy absorbed by the sample before it fractures. The minimum CVN energy absorption is specified as a function of pipe grade and testing temperature.

The mechanical properties of the API SPEC 5L L245N - PSL2 steel are as follows:

YieldRp0.2 ≤ 618 (MPa)
TeileRm≤ 439 (MPa)
ImpactKV/Ku11(J)
ElongationA33%
Reduction in cross section on fractureZ44%
As-Heat-Treated ConditionSolution and Aging, Annealing, Ausaging, Q+T,etc
Brinell hardness (HBW)134

API SPEC 5L L245N - PSL2 Material Thermal Properties

The thermal performance parameters of the API SPEC 5L L245N - PSL2 steel are as follows:

Temperature (°C)42628474
Modulus of elasticity (GPa)-954-
Mean coefficient of thermal expaion ×10-6/(°C)--44
Thermal conductivity (W/m·°C)-42.324.2
Specific thermal capacity (J/kg·°C)-114-
Specific electrical resistivity (Ω mm²/m)0.31--
Deity (kg/dm³)--324
Poisson’s coefficient, ν--131