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SM25CRW-125
Coupling: Red, Yellow, Orange Pipe Body: Red, Yellow, Orange
General description
SM25CRW is a Duplex Stainless Steel material, generically called Super Duplex because its PREN
value exceeding 40. SM25CRW is used in corrosive well conditions in combined presence of CO2, low
H2S and Chlorides. Launched in the early 90s, SM25CRW benefits from NSSMCs unrivaled know-how
in manufacturing CRA (Corrosion Resistance Alloys) materials and best-in-class quality control.
SM25CRW-125 is manufactured based on API 5CT / ISO 11960 and API 5CRA / ISO 13680.
Diameters: 2 3/8 to 7 5/8 (larger sizes can be available upon request)
Weights: as per API 5CT/ISO 13680.
Special application: Please contact NSSMC engineer, should you require specific size, weight, drift, or
any other characterization.
Reference document
Proprietary SM25CRW series. TGP-0794 (latest revision)
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API 5CT / ISO11960
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NACE MR0175 / ISO 15156
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API RP 5C1 / ISO 10405
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API 5CRA / ISO 13680
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VAM Book
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NSSMC Storage and handling procedure for CRA materials
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Applicable environment
Corrosive production environments featuring combined presence of CO
2
+ low H
2
S + Chlorides.
Water injection environments featuring presence of dissolved oxygen.
Its primary function is Tubing and Liner, sections permanently exposed to production/injection fluids
In production environments, SM25CRW is typically fit for deep, HP-HT applications requiring high
strength materials where localized corrosion is a major concern (high temperature, high chlorides and
low pH).
Final material application in production environments will be driven by CO
2
, H
2
S, Temperature, pH and
expected Chlorides content.
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Another typical application of SM25CRW material is for water handling systems where presence of
dissolved O
2
is expected. In this case, a clear definition of the dissolved oxygen content (O
2
) and/or
presence of free Chlorine will be needed to ascertain SM25CRW suitability function of the anticipated
service temperature.
In addition, compatibility with packer & completion fluids (brines and additives), matrix acidizing fluids,
and scale dissolvers need to be ascertained.
For a more detailed assessment please contact NSSMC engineers.
Manufacturing
Process Description
Steel making Steel shall be made by electric furnace process or blast furnace
followed by Vacuum Oxygen Decarburization (VOD) process &/or
Argon Oxygen Decarburization (AOD) Process
Pipe making Manufactured through Cold working the hot formed tubular product
Final product shall be furnished in cold worked condition
Heat treatment Solution Annealing Process before final cold drawing
Chemical Composition
(mass %)
C Si Mn Cu Ni Cr Mo W N
0.03 0.80 1.00 0.2 ~ 0.8 6.0 ~ 8.0 24.0 ~ 26.0 2.5 ~ 3.5 2.0 ~ 2.5 0.24 ~ 0.32
UNS Number: S39274
Specified mechanical properties
Yield strength
ksi
Tensile
strength
ksi
Elongation
%
Hardness
HRC
Technical Note
Min Max Min Min Max
125 145 130 11 36.0 -
Physical and thermal properties
unit 25C 100C 150C 200C 250C
Density Kg/m
3
7890 7870 7850 7830 7820
Young's modulus GPa 197 193 190 186 183
Poisson's Ratio - 0.24 0.24 0.24 0.24 0.24
Tensile strength de-rating % 100.0 92.3 85.2 83.1 79.8
Yield strength de-rating % 100.0 94.0 85.7 82.1 75.8
Thermal Diffusivity x10
-6
m
2
/s 3.41 3.75 3.80 3.92 4.05
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unit 25C 100C 150C 200C 250C
Heat Capacity x10
6
J/m
3
deg.C 3.14 3.27 3.40 3.48 3.66
Thermal Conductivity W/m deg.C 10.7 12.3 12.9 13.7 14.8
Specific Heat J/Kg deg.C 398 416 433 445 468
Thermal expansion x10
-6
/ deg.C - 13.1 13.1 13.4 13.6
* Data will be shortly available.
Technical information
In wet CO
2
environments, one of the main limitations of Martensitic Stainless Steels (either as API
L80-13CR or any enhanced version like SM13CRS) are:
SSC (Sulfide Stress Cracking) resistance in presence of H
2
S
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SCC (Stress Corrosion Cracking) resistance in combined presence of H
2
S and Chlorides.
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In low content H
2
S environments, Duplex materials exceed martensitic stainless steel corrosion
resistance (specifically localized corrosion) following the chemistry logic where increase of elements
such as Cr, Mo and W provides a more stable spontaneous passive film developed by the material when
exposed to a corrosive environment.
The duplex terminology comes from the material dual micro structure composed of approximately 50%
Ferrite and 50% Austenite. The intention in using this dual structure is to maintain the same pitting index
in the ferrite and austenite phases, while keeping a high Yield strength in solution treated condition, as
illustrated in the PREN formula:
PREN = Cr + 3.3(Mo+0.5W) + 16N (in mass%)
SM25CRW falls into the generic category of the Super Duplex which also means that the pitting index,
PREN exceeds 40. SM25CRW is recognized by ISO-13680 as Group 2 Category 25-7-4.
NACE MR0175/ISO15156s stance concerning Super Duplex materials is as follows:
For duplex material with 40<PREN <45 :
Maximum applicable H2S is 3.0 psi (20 kPa) with any combinations of temperature and pH (in producing
environment). Chlorides are restricted to 120 kppm.
NSSMCs position toward SM25CRW SCC resistance is more comprehensive, where the material
capability to withstand higher H2S partial pressure will be inversely proportional to the expected
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Chlorides content (See Fig 1).
Fig 1: Duplex & Super Duplex Chlorides and H
2
S limitation
Open: No SCC, Solid: SCC
It is worth noting that the SSC susceptibility of duplex materials is the highest between 80 to 100C. This,
in contrary to C-steel, low alloy materials or martensitic type of steel where SSC is a low/ambient
temperature problem which explains why 80C was selected to conduct SSRT test as illustrated in
Figure 1 and 2.
Fig 2:SCC susceptibility of Duplex & Super Duplex steel in Cl
-
- H
2
S environments.
(SSRT method; 80C, Calculated H
2
S 15kPa, strain rate 4.2 x 10
-6
/s )
Open: No SCC, Solid: SCC
Figure 2 illustrates SM25CRW improved SCC resistance versus SM25CR material as a function of H2S
partial pressure and Chloride content.
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As mentioned before another typical application where SM25CRW has been typically used is for water
handling systems (water injection, WAG wells) where presence of dissolved O
2
is expected. In this case
the generic application limits of the material are determined by the material CPT (Critical Pitting
Temperature):
Oxygen > 20 ppb :
If no chlorination treatment is used: SM25CRW can be used for temperatures < 60C
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If chlorination treatment is used: SM25CRW can be used for temperatures < 20C
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For additional information about material performances please contact NSSMC engineers.

Case history from the field
A selection of critical applications of Sumitomo SM25CRW is shown below. These Field records include
SM25CRW material used as Tubing and Liner.

Storage and handling procedure
While state-of-the-art HSE rules are applied throughout NSSMC manufacturing process, proprietary and
specific HSE regulations shall be applied along the life cycle of the pipe until it reaches its final position
in the well, according to each operators rules. This particularly applies to all phases of handling and
transportation, assembly on the rig floor, and rig return if applicable. OCTG are heavy and by nature
unstable. Special care shall be paid to potential risks of injury whenever handling OCTGs. Walking on
pipes shall be avoided at all times. Usage of Personal Protection Equipments (PPE) is mandatory.
Equipment and procedures will be established to capture the possible wastes generated during
maintenance (cleaning, coating, doping) and disposed according to local regulations. This applies in
particular to storage dope, running dope, or cleaning water wastes.
Best practices for transportation, handling and storage of OCTG in general are covered by ISO 10405 /
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API RP5C1. VAM Book is also a good source of handling practices for VAM connections. In addition to
these general rules, specific care is recommended pertaining to SM25CRW, because improper handling
could affect the material performances and by extension the corrosion resistance :
Prevention of Spot Hardening
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Prevention of Iron contamination
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Adapted running equipments and practices
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Prevention of corrosion on rig returns, particularly in presence of completion fluids
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For more specific information please refer to NSSMC Storage and handling procedure for CRA materials
or contact NSSMC engineers.