Stainless Steel
Saying 'No' to Corrosion

Stainless Steel

When corrosion resistance is a priority, you need stainless steel. Continental will analyze your working environment and supply the best and most cost-effective stainless alloy for the conditions. The combination of chromium, nickel and other elements can be tailored to any unique situation.

Stainless Steel

Stainless Steel Grades

Stainless steel is alloy steel to which at least 10.5% chromium has been added, making the material stain-resistant. When corrosion resistance is a priority, you need stainless steel. Continental will analyze your working environment and supply the best and most cost-effective stainless alloy for the conditions. The combination of chromium, nickel and other elements can be tailored to any unique situation.

Key Characteristics

  • Minimum 10.5% chromium content
  • Excellent corrosion resistance
  • Passivation layer provides protection
  • Variable nickel content options
  • Wide range of applications and grades

Applications

  • Corrosive downhole environments
  • Saltwater applications
  • Chloride-containing atmospheres
  • Food and beverage equipment
  • Medical and sanitary applications
K55
Mechanical Bar & Tube OCTG & Linepipe
General purpose pipe manufactured to API specification 5CT. Similar to J55 but the minimum tensile strength is higher
Composition:
Element Min % Max %
P - 0.03
S - 0.03
No mechanical properties available for this yield condition.
304
Mechanical Bar & Tube
Composition:
Element Min % Max %
C - 0.08
Mn - 2
Cr 18 20
Ni - 10.5
P - 0.045
S - 0.03
Si - 1
Mechanical Properties Metric Imperial
Tensile Strength
517 MPa min
75,000 psi min
Yield Strength
207 MPa min
30,000 psi min
Total Elongation Under Load
30.000 %
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Hardness
22 Max HRC
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316
Mechanical Bar & Tube
Composition:
Element Min % Max %
C - 0.08
Mn - 2
Mo 2 3
Cr 16 18
Ni - 14
P - 0.045
S - 0.03
Si - 1
Mechanical Properties Metric Imperial
Tensile Strength
517 MPa min
75,000 psi min
Yield Strength
207 MPa min
30,000 psi min
Total Elongation Under Load
30.000 %
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Hardness
22 Max HRC
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410
Mechanical Bar & Tube
Composition:
Element Min % Max %
C - 0.15
Mn - 1
Cr 11.5 13.5
P - 0.04
S - 0.03
Si - 1
Mechanical Properties Metric Imperial
Tensile Strength
689 MPa min
100,000 psi min
Yield Strength
552 MPa min
80,000 psi min
Total Elongation Under Load
15.000 %
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Hardness
22 Max HRC
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17-4
Mechanical Bar & Tube
Composition:
Element Min % Max %
C - 0.07
Mn - 1
Cr 15 17.5
Ni - 5
Cu - 5
P - 0.04
S - 0.03
Si - 1
Mechanical Properties Metric Imperial
Tensile Strength
862 MPa min
125,000 psi min
Yield Strength
724 MPa min
105,000 psi min
Total Elongation Under Load
18.000 %
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Hardness
33 Max HRC
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H40
OCTG & Linepipe
General purpose pipe manufactured to API specification 5CT.
Composition:
Element Min % Max %
P - 0.03
S - 0.03
Mechanical Properties Metric Imperial
Tensile Strength
414 MPa min
60,000 psi min
Yield Strength
276 MPa min
552 MPa max
40,000 psi min
80,000 psi max
Total Elongation Under Load
0.500 %
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J55
OCTG & Linepipe
General purpose manufactured to API specification 5CT. Similar to K55, except that the minimum tensile strength is lower.
Composition:
Element Min % Max %
P - 0.03
S - 0.03
Mechanical Properties Metric Imperial
Tensile Strength
517 MPa min
75,000 psi min
Yield Strength
379 MPa min
552 MPa max
55,000 psi min
80,000 psi max
Total Elongation Under Load
0.500 %
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N80
OCTG & Linepipe
General purpose pipe manufactured to API specification 5CT. Available in both standard Quench and Tempered API N80 and lower cost Normalized API N80 (walls less than 0.5"). Inspection, testing and dimensions are in accordance with API 5CT for grade N80. Charpy V-notch impact test absorbed energy results meet API SR16 and are lower in Normalized N80 than Quench and Tempered N80.
Composition:
Element Min % Max %
P - 0.03
S - 0.03
Mechanical Properties Metric Imperial
Tensile Strength
689 MPa min
100,000 psi min
Yield Strength
552 MPa min
758 MPa max
80,000 psi min
110,000 psi max
Total Elongation Under Load
0.500 %
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L80
OCTG & Linepipe
Manufactured to API specification 5CT. This is a controlled yield strength material with a hardness testing requirement. L80 is usually used in wells with sour (hydrogen sulfide) environments.
Composition:
Element Min % Max %
C - 0.43
Mn - 1.9
Ni - 0.25
Cu - 0.35
P - 0.03
S - 0.03
Si - 0.45
Mechanical Properties Metric Imperial
Tensile Strength
655 MPa min
95,000 psi min
Yield Strength
552 MPa min
655 MPa max
80,000 psi min
95,000 psi max
Total Elongation Under Load
0.500 %
-
Hardness
23 Max HRC
241 Max HBW
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9Cr-L80
OCTG & Linepipe
Manufactured to API specification 5CT. This is a controlled yield strength material with a hardness testing requirement. Used in wells with carbon dioxide environments.
Composition:
Element Min % Max %
C - 0.15
Mn 0.3 0.6
Mo 0.9 1.1
Cr 8 10
Ni - 0.5
Cu - 0.25
P - 0.02
S - 0.01
Si - 1
Mechanical Properties Metric Imperial
Tensile Strength
655 MPa min
95,000 psi min
Yield Strength
552 MPa min
655 MPa max
80,000 psi min
95,000 psi max
Total Elongation Under Load
0.500 %
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Hardness
23 Max HRC
241 Max HBW
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13Cr-L80
OCTG & Linepipe
Manufactured to API specification 5CT. This is a controlled yield strength material with a hardness testing requirement. Used in wells with carbon dioxide environments.
Composition:
Element Min % Max %
C 0.15 0.22
Mn 0.25 1
Cr 12 14
Ni - 0.5
Cu - 0.25
P - 0.02
S - 0.01
Si - 1
Mechanical Properties Metric Imperial
Tensile Strength
655 MPa min
95,000 psi min
Yield Strength
552 MPa min
655 MPa max
80,000 psi min
95,000 psi max
Total Elongation Under Load
0.500 %
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Hardness
23 Max HRC
241 Max HBW
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-
C90
OCTG & Linepipe
API controlled yield strength grade generally for use in sour condensate wells. Extensive hardness testing is required along with SSCC testing per NACE Standard TM-0177-Method A. The minimum threshold stress required is 80 percent of specified minimum yield strength.
Composition:
Element Min % Max %
C - 0.35
Mn - 1.2
Mo 0.25 0.85
Cr - 1.5
Ni - 0.99
P - 0.02
S - 0.01
Mechanical Properties Metric Imperial
Tensile Strength
689 MPa min
100,000 psi min
Yield Strength
621 MPa min
724 MPa max
90,000 psi min
105,000 psi max
Total Elongation Under Load
0.500 %
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Hardness
25 Max HRC
255 Max HBW
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T95
OCTG & Linepipe
API controlled yield strength grade. Generally for use in sour condensate wells. Extensive hardness testing is required along with SSCC testing per NACE Standard TM-0177-Method A. The minimum threshold stress required is 80 perfect of specified minimum yield strength.
Composition:
Element Min % Max %
C - 0.35
Mn - 1.2
Mo 0.25 0.85
Cr 0.4 1.5
Ni - 0.99
P - 0.02
S - 0.01
Mechanical Properties Metric Imperial
Tensile Strength
724 MPa min
105,000 psi min
Yield Strength
655 MPa min
758 MPa max
95,000 psi min
110,000 psi max
Total Elongation Under Load
0.500 %
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Hardness
25 Max HRC
255 Max HBW
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C110
OCTG & Linepipe
API controlled yield strength grade generally for use in deeper sour condensate wells. Extensive hardness testing is required along with SSCC testing per NACE Standard TM-0177-Method A. The minimum threshold stress required is 85 percent of specified minimum yield strength.
Composition:
Element Min % Max %
C - 0.35
Mn - 1.2
Mo 0.25 1
Cr 0.4 1.5
Ni - 0.99
P - 0.02
S - 0.005
Mechanical Properties Metric Imperial
Tensile Strength
793 MPa min
115,000 psi min
Yield Strength
758 MPa min
827 MPa max
110,000 psi min
120,000 psi max
Total Elongation Under Load
0.700 %
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Hardness
30 Max HRC
286 Max HBW
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P110
OCTG & Linepipe
API grade for general use in deep wells. This grade is not generally considered suitable for sour condensate wells.
Composition:
Element Min % Max %
P - 0.03
S - 0.03
Mechanical Properties Metric Imperial
Tensile Strength
862 MPa min
125,000 psi min
Yield Strength
758 MPa min
965 MPa max
110,000 psi min
140,000 psi max
Total Elongation Under Load
0.600 %
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Q125
OCTG & Linepipe
API grade for general use in deep wells. This grade is not generally considered suitable for sour condensate wells.
Composition:
Element Min % Max %
C - 0.35
Mn - 1.35
Mo - 0.85
Cr - 1.5
Ni - 0.99
P - 0.02
S - 0.01
Mechanical Properties Metric Imperial
Tensile Strength
931 MPa min
135,000 psi min
Yield Strength
862 MPa min
1,034 MPa max
125,000 psi min
150,000 psi max
Total Elongation Under Load
0.650 %
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