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Suitable steels for 20% H2S environment
Does anyone have any knowledge on suitable steels for manufacturing equipment for use in a 20% H2S environment? Normally I would use AISI 4140 limited to 22RC but not at this elevated level of H2S. Thanks and regards, Paul- PaulEng
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Hydrogen Sulphide effects on low alloy steels up to 36Rc
I design downhole tools for the petroleum industry and have a question with regard to the effect of hydrogen sulphide on low alloy steels with a hardness up to 36Rc. The normal route would be to use AISI 4140/45 with a maximum hardness of 22Rc. However, I have tools in a remote location which...- PaulEng
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