INTERNATIONAL STANDARD ISO 17781 First edition 2017-07 Petroleum, petrochemical and natural gas industries — Test methods for quality control of microstructure of ferritic/austenitic (duplex) stainless steels Industries du pétrole, de la pétrochimie et du gaz naturel — Méthodes d’essai de contrôle de la qualité de la microstructure des aciers inoxydables (duplex) austénitiques/ferritiques Reference number ISO 17781:2017(E) © ISO 2017 ISO 17781:2017(E) Get more FREE standards from Standard Sharing Group and our chats COPYRIGHT PROTECTED DOCUMENT © ISO 2017, Published in Switzerland All rights reserved. Unless otherwise specified, no part o f this publication may be reproduced or utilized otherwise in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, or posting on the internet or an intranet, without prior written permission. Permission can be requested from either ISO at the address below or ISO’s member body in the country o f the requester. ISO copyright o ffice Ch. de Blandonnet 8 • CP 401 CH-1214 Vernier, Geneva, Switzerland Tel. +41 22 749 01 11 Fax +41 22 749 09 47 copyright@iso.org www.iso.org ii © ISO 2017 – All rights reserved ISO 17781:2017(E) Contents Page Foreword .................................................. ................................................... ................................................... ................................................... ............................. iv Introduction .................................................. ................................................... ................................................... ................................................... ....................... v 1 Scope .................................................. ................................................... ................................................... ................................................... ...................... 1 2 Normative references .................................................. ................................................... ................................................... .............................. 1 3 Terms, definitions and abbreviated terms .................................................. ................................................... ........................... 2 3 .1 4 5 .................................................. ................................................... ................................................... ............... 2 Abbreviated terms .................................................. ................................................... ................................................... ....................... 3 3.2 Terms and definitions 4.1 4.2 4.3 General .................................................. ................................................... ................................................... ................................................... 4 Casting test blocks ................................................... ................................................... ................................................... ....................... 6 Welds in the as welded condition .................................................. ................................................... ...................................... 6 Sampling of test specimens .................................................. ................................................... ................................................... ............... 4 Test methods ................................................... ................................................... ................................................... ................................................... . 7 General .................................................. ................................................... ................................................... ................................................... 7 Microstructural examination .................................................. ................................................... ................................................. 7 5.2.1 General ................................................... ................................................... ................................................... ............................. 7 5.2.2 Preparation of specimen .................................................. ................................................... ...................................... 7 5.2.3 Etching of specimens .................................................. ................................................... ............................................... 7 5.2.4 Microstructural evaluation of test specimens .................................................. ...................................... 8 5.3 Ferrite content measurement .................................................. ................................................... ............................................ 10 5.3.1 Test standard and conditions .................................................. ................................................... ........................ 10 5.3.2 Acceptance criteria .................................................. ................................................... ................................................ 11 5.3.3 Reporting .................................................. ................................................... ................................................... ..................... 11 5.4 Charpy V-notch impact toughness test .................................................. ................................................... ....................... 11 5.4.1 Test standard and conditions .................................................. ................................................... ........................ 11 5.4.2 Acceptance criteria .................................................. ................................................... ................................................ 11 5.4.3 Reporting .................................................. ................................................... ................................................... ..................... 12 5.5 Corrosion test.................................................. ................................................... ................................................... ................................ 12 5.5.1 Test standard and conditions .................................................. ................................................... ........................ 12 5.5.2 Preparation of test specimens .................................................. ................................................... ...................... 13 5.5.3 Acceptance criteria .................................................. ................................................... ................................................ 13 5.5.4 Reporting .................................................. ................................................... ................................................... ..................... 13 Annex A (informative) Chemical compositions of duplex stainless steels .................................................. ............... 14 Annex B (informative) Preparation and etching for microstructural examination ......................................... 16 5.1 5.2 Bibliography .................................................. ................................................... ................................................... ................................................... .................. 18 © ISO 2017 – All rights reserved iii ISO 17781:2017(E) Foreword ISO (the International Organization for 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This document was by Technical ISO/TC 67, Materials, equipment Getprepared more FREE standardsCommittee from Standard Sharing Group and our chatsand structures for petroleum, petrochemical and natural gas industries iv . offshore © ISO 2017 – All rights reserved ISO 17781:2 017(E) Introduction T he a i m o f th i s do c u ment i s to e s tabl i s h com mon te s t me tho d s ferritic/au s tenitic (dup lex) s tai n le s s s te el s app ly the s ame te s t pro ce du re s for for for qua l ity control o f m icro s truc tu re o f the oi l a nd ga s i ndu s tr y, enabl i ng the manu fac tu rers to thei r cl ients . D uple x s ta i n le s s s te el s have a dua l pha s e m ic ro s truc tu re con s i s ti ng o f ferrite and au s ten ite . I de a l ly, the s e pha s e s a re pre s ent i n e qua l prop or tion s; a lthough i n a l loys wh ich a re com merci a l ly avai lable, the ferrite pha s e volu me frac tion c a n var y b e twe en 3 5 % and 6 5 % for pro duc ts i n the s olution a n ne a le d cond ition . T hey are ch arac teri z e d b y h igh- ch rom iu m (19 % to 3 3 %) a nd low-nickel contents comp are d with austenitic stainless steels. Duplex stainless steels are prone to precipitation of intermetallic phases, carbides and/or nitrides p o s s ibly c au s i ng embrittlement a nd re duce d corro s ion re s i s tance . T he formation o f i nterme ta l l ic pha s e s s uch a s Sigma, σ, and C h i , χ , o cc u rs dep end i ng on e xp o s ure ti me i n the approxi mate temp eratu re range 590 °C to 1 000 °C (1 094 °F to 1 832 °F) and decomposition of ferrite to Alpha Prime occurs in the range 300 °C to 540 °C (572 °F to 1 004 °F). T he m ic ro s truc tu re me chan ic a l h i s tor y o f comp onents a s s o c iate d and weld i ng. T he de s truc tive with or fabric ation ho t worki ng , weld s i s a ffe c te d by amongs t o thers s olution a n ne a l i ng te s t me tho d s with accep ta nce and with the therma l- s ub s e quent form i ng c riteria s p e ci fie d herei n are con s idere d relevant to veri fy that e xp o s u re ti me at ab ove s tate d temp eratu re ra nge s have b e en with i n accep table l i m its and to en s u re that de s i re d corro s ion re s i s ta nce and me ch an ic a l prop er tie s are ob tai ne d i n fi na l products. © ISO 2017 – All rights reserved v Get more FREE standards from Standard Sharing Group and our chats INTERNATIONAL STANDARD ISO 17781:2017(E) Petroleum, petrochemical and natural gas industries — Test methods for quality control of microstructure of ferritic/austenitic (duplex) stainless steels 1 Scope T h i s do c ument s p e ci fie s qua l ity control te s ti ng me tho d s a nd te s t cond ition s for the ch arac teri z ation of microstructure in relation to relevant properties in ferritic/austenitic (duplex) stainless steel components supplied in the solution annealed condition and fabrication welds in the as welded condition. This document supplements the relevant product and fabrication standards with respect to destructive testing methods including sampling of test specimens, test conditions and test acceptance criteria to show freedom from deleterious intermetallic phases and precipitates in duplex stainless steels. In add ition, th i s do c u ment s p e c i fie s the do c u mentation o f te s ti ng a nd te s t re s u lts b y the te s ti ng lab orator y. NO TE 1 T h i s do c u ment i s b a s e d up on e xp er ience with dup le x s ta i n le s s s te el s i n o ffs hore o i l a nd ga s i ndu s tr y ap p l ic ation s i nclud i ng to p s ide a nd s ub s e a hyd ro c a rb on s er vice , s e a water s er vice , a s wel l a s s tr uc tu ra l u s e . NO TE 2 T he au s ten i te s p ac i n g i s rele va nt to the s u s cep tib i l i ty o f dup le x s ta i n le s s s te el s to hyd ro gen-i nduce d stress cracking (HISC) in subsea applications where cathodic protection is applied. This falls outside the scope of this document. Reference is made to DNV/GL RP-F112 [4] . 2 Normative references T he fol lowi ng con s titute s do c u ments re qu i rements are re ferre d to i n the tex t i n s uch a way th at s ome or a l l o f thei r content o f th i s do c u ment. For date d re ference s , on ly the e d ition cite d appl ie s . For u ndate d re ference s , the late s t e d ition o f the re ference d do c ument (i nclud i ng a ny amend ments) appl ie s . ISO 148-1, Metallic materials — Charpy pendulum impact test — Part 1: Test method ISO 15614-1 1) , Specification and qualification of welding procedures for metallic materials — Welding procedure test — Part 1: Arc and gas welding o f steels and arc welding o f nickel and nickel alloys) ASTM A 370, Standard test methods and definitions for mechanical testing of steel products ASTM A 1058, Standard test methods and definitions for mechanical testing of steel products — Metric ASTM A 1084, Standard test method for detecting detrimental phases in lean duplex austenitic/ferritic stainless steels ASTM E 3, Standard practice for preparation of metallographic specimens ASTM E 562, Standard test method for determining volume fraction by systematic manual point count ASTM E 1245, Standard practice for determining the inclusion or second-phase constituent content of metals by automatic image analysis ASTM G 48, Standard test methods for pitting related alloys by use of ferric chloride solution 1) and crevice corrosion resistance of stainless steels and For the purpose of this document, the following documents are considered equivalent: ASME Boiler and [2] . p res s ure ves s el co de, s ectio n I X Welding and b razing qualificatio ns © ISO 2017 – All rights reserved 1 ISO 17781:2017(E) 3 Terms, definitions and abbreviated terms For the pu rp o s e s o f th i s do c ument, the fol lowi ng term s and defi nition s apply. ISO and IEC maintain terminological databases for use in standardization at the following addresses: — IEC Electropedia: available at http://www.electropedia .org/ — ISO Online browsing platform: available at http://www.iso .org/obp NO TE For l i m itation s in chem ic a l co mp o s itio n o f e ach s p e c i fic m ateri a l grade o f dup le x s ta i n le s s s te el , reference is made to the appropriate product standards or UNS number. For nominal chemical composition of f ff f Annex A. dup le x s ta i n le s s s te el s a nd gro up i ng o 3.1 di erent typ e s , u s e d with i n th i s do c u ment, re erence i s m ade to Terms and definitions 3.1.1 centreline intermetallic stringer group of intermetallic phases (3.1.4 ) a l igne d with i n the m id-th ickne s s are a due to a l loy s e gregation N o te 1 to entr y: T he y c a n b e o b s er ve d a s b o th co nti nuou s a nd d i s conti nuou s p re c ip itate s . 3.1.2 fabrication bu i ld i ng o f s tr uc tu re s or e quipment b y c utti ng , b end i ng , a nd a s s embl i ng pro ce s s e s s uch a s weld i ng , rive ti ng , th re ade d fa s teners or o ther j oi n i ng me tho d s 3.1.3 ferritic/austenitic (duplex) steel (3.1.8Get more FREE standards fromf Standard Sharing Group and our chats f f f stainless steels stainless steel add itio n s up ) w i th a h i gh- ch ro m iu m m a s s to 5 %, a nd a n icke l mass rac tio n (19 % to 3 3 %) w i th o r wi tho ut mo l yb denu m rac tio n i nter me d i ate to tho s e o er r i tic a nd au s ten i tic 3.1.4 intermetallic phase solid-state compounds, containing two or more metallic elements, whose ordered structure differs from that of its constituents N o te 1 to entr y: I n dup le x s ta i n le s s s te el , the mo s t releva nt p h a s e s a re identi fie d a s σ- p h a s e , χ- p h a s e a nd R- p h a s e . 3.1.5 lot fi n ite qua ntity o f pro duc ts heat treatment load N o te 1 to entr y: For from co nti nuo u s applicable product standards. the s a me he at (or melt) , s a me manu fac tu ri ng pro ce s s s tep s and s ame a nd s em i- conti nuou s fu r n ace s , the lo t de fi n itio n s hou ld co mp l y wi th the 3.1.6 non-metallic precipitate solid-state compounds, containing two or more elements, whose ordered structure differs from that of its constituents N o te 1 to entr y: nitrides. 2 I n dup le x s ta i n le s s s te el , the rele va nt no n- me ta l l ic p re c ip itate s a re ch ro m iu m c a rb ide s a nd © ISO 2017 – All rights reserved ISO 17781:2017(E) 3.1.7 pitting resistance equivalent number PREN number indicating the resistance of stainless steel (3.1.8) to pitting corrosion related to chemical composition and derived from one o f the equations PREN = % Cr + 3,3 % Mo + 16 % N or PREN = % Cr + 3,3 × % (Mo + 0,5W) + 16 × % N (mass fraction) Note 1 to entry: All PREN limits are absolute limits based upon the heat analysis. The calculated value is not to be rounded. 3.1.8 stainless steel steel with at least 10,5 % mass fraction or more chromium, possibly with other elements added to secure special properties 3.1.9 type 20Cr duplex Group A ferritic/austenitic stainless steel (3.1.8 ) alloys with 24,0 ≤ PREN < 28,0 3.1.10 type 20Cr duplex Group B ferritic/austenitic stainless steel (3.1.8 ) alloys with 28,0 ≤ PREN < 30,0 3.1.11 type 22Cr duplex ferritic/austenitic stainless steel (3.1.8 ) alloys with 30,0 ≤ PREN < 40,0 and Cr ≥ 19 % (mass fraction) 3.1.12 type 25Cr duplex ferritic/austenitic stainless steel (3.1.8 ) alloys with 40,0 ≤ PREN < 48,0 3.1.13 type 27Cr duplex ferritic/austenitic stainless steel (3.1.8 ) alloys with 48,0 ≤ PREN ≤ 55,0 and Cr ≤ 33,0 % (mass fraction) 3.2 Abbreviated terms For the purposes of this document, the following abbreviated terms are used. ASTM American society for testing and materials CVN Charpy V-notch HIP hot isostatically-pressed NA not applicable OD outside diameter PREN pitting resistance equivalent number QL quality level T ruling section thickness UNS unified numbering system © ISO 2017 – All rights reserved 3 ISO 17781:2017(E) 4 Sampling of test specimens 4.1 General The test samples shall be made from a sacrificial product or from a prolongation/extension o f a product in the final solution annealed condition with location o f test specimens as defined in Table 1 representing the thickest product within the lot. Alternatively, a representative test block may be used when agreed with the purchaser. Get more FREE standards from Standard Sharing Group and our chats 4 © ISO 2017 – All rights reserved ISO 17781:2017(E) T Product a b l e 1 — S Test sample Plates, and Prolongation of seamless tubes, the product pipes and fittings Welded pipes Prolongation or and fittings welded extension piece Bars and long Prolongation solid forgings without weld end a m p l i n g o f t e s Product dimension All All OD or section thickness <50 mm (2 in) OD or section thickness ≥50 mm (2 in) Sacrificial prod - All d Flanges and other hollow uct or prolongacontour shaped tion at weld end forgings with weld end including tees HIP products Sacrificial prod with weld end uct or prolongation at weld end with greatest wall thickness HIP products Sacrificial prod without weld uct or prolonend b gation at cross section with greatest wall thickness Castings All Section thickness <50 mm (2 in) Section thickness ≥50 mm (2 in) Sacrificial Test block product or test thickness block (see 4.2) <50 mm (2 in) Test block thickness ≥50 mm (2 in) t s p e c i m e n s d e p e n d e n t o f p r o d u c t Test method Test direction a Thickness location CVN Corrosion, Microstructure CVN Corrosion c , Microstructure CVN Corrosion, Microstructure CVN Corrosion, Microstructure CVN Transverse Transverse Mid-thickness Full thickness b Transverse Transverse Mid-thickness Full thickness b Longitudinal Transverse Mid-thickness Surface to centre b Longitudinal Transverse 1/4 thickness Surface to centre b Both longitudinal and tangential to centre bore Corrosion, Longitudinal or Microstructure tangential CVN Any direction Corrosion, Microstructure CVN Corrosion, Microstructure CVN Corrosion, Microstructure CVN Corrosion, Microstructure CVN Corrosion, Microstructure Mid-thickness weld end Any direction Any direction Full thickness b weld end Mid-thickness weld end Full thickness b weld end Mid-thickness Surface to centre b Any direction Any direction 1/4 thickness Surface to centre b Any direction Mid-thickness Any direction Within hatched area (see Figure 1) Any direction a For definition o f test directions, re ference is made to ASTM A 370/ASTM A 1058. b For products with large sections, the corrosion test specimen shall be taken transverse to the longitudinal axis with dimensions o f approximately 6 mm × 25 mm (1⁄4 in × 1 in) by thickness. For very large sections, the thickness dimension o f the specimen can be cut so that one-half to two-thirds of the product thickness is tested. For welded products, the test specimens for corrosion testing and microstructure examination shall include weld metal and the heat affected zone of parent metal. For products with wall thickness exceeding 25 mm, more than one (1) c specimen can be taken to cover full thickness. In such a case, all specimens shall fulfil the specified criteria. d When flange body thickness <50 mm (2 in) or weld end OD ≤100 mm (4 in), test specimens may be taken from the flange body mid-thickness in tangential direction. For all products, the mid-length o f the test specimens shall be located one T or minimum 50 mm to any second sur face provided this is feasible within the size o f the test sample/sacrificial product. CVN testing is required when the wall thickness is ≥6 mm, wherever geometry permits. For all products, the notch axis of CVN test specimens shall be positioned perpendicular to the closest outer surface. © ISO 2017 – All rights reserved 5 ISO 17781:2017(E) For welded products, two (2) sets of three (3) CVN impact toughness test specimens shall be taken from mid-thickness of the component, one (1) with notch located in base material and the other notched in the weld metal. For forgings, HIP products and fittings, dimensioned sketches shall be established showing type, size and orientation o f test specimens to be taken from a prolongation o f product or a sacrificial product. 4 . 2 C a s t i n g t e s t b l o c k s Test blocks shall be integral or gated with the casting(s) they represent and shall accompany the castings through all heat treatment operations. During any heat treatment o f products, which the test block represents, the test blocks shall be tack welded onto the casting and shall accompany the castings through all heat treatment operations. Alternatively, a sacrificial product may be used as a test sample. The thickness of the test block shall be equal to the thickest section of the casting(s) represented. For flanged components, the largest flange thickness should be used as the ruling section. Dimensions of test blocks and location of test specimens within the test blocks are shown in Figure 1 for integral and gated test blocks, respectively. All test specimens shall be taken within the cross hatched area. When the thickness T o f the test block is ≤50 mm, the longitudinal axis o f test specimens shall be located in the centre of the test block. Get more FREE standards from Standard Sharing Group and our chats F 4.3 i g u r e 1 — I n t e g r a l a n d g a t e d t e s t b l o c k f o r c a s t i n g s Welds in the as welded condition Test specimens for weld procedure qualification shall be taken in accordance with the requirements o f ISO 15614-1 or applicable design code. The test specimens for microstructural examination shall comprise a cross section of the weld metal, heat a ffected zones and base metal o f parts joined in full thickness. The ferrite content shall be determined in the weld metal root and the last bead of the weld cap 2 mm (0,08 in) below the surface. For welds with thickness less than 5 mm (0,2 in), the ferrite content shall be determined through the full thickness. In total, three sets of CVN test specimens shall be taken from the following positions from the weld cap area: — weld metal; — fusion line; 6 © ISO 2017 – All rights reserved ISO 17781:2017(E) — fusion line +2 mm (0,08 in). When the weld thickness exceeds 25 mm (1,0 in), two (2) additional sets of specimens shall be taken from the weld root area 2 mm from the internal surface, one (1) from the weld metal and one (1) from the fusion line +2 mm (0,08 in). The corrosion test specimen shall include the external and internal surface and a cross sectional surface including the weld zones in full wall thickness. The test specimens shall have a dimension of full wall wall thickness, e.g. exceeding 25 mm (1,0 in), more than one (1) specimen can be taken to cover full th ickne s s b y 2 5 m m (1 , 0 i n) a long the weld and 5 0 m m (2 , 0 i n) acro s s the weld . For pro duc ts with gre at th ickne s s . I n s uch a c as e, a l l s p e ci men s s ha l l fu l fi l the s p e ci fie d c riteria . 5 Test methods 5.1 General L ab orator y te s t me tho d s for eva luation o f the m icro s tr uc tu re o f duplex s tai n le s s s te el are a s fol lows: a) metallographic microstructural examination; — check for presence of intermetallic phases and non-metallic precipitates; — determine ferrite content; b) CVN impact toughness testing; c) ferric chloride corrosion test. T here a re s evera l p a rame ters o f the materi a l m ic ro s truc tu re th at c an i n fluence the te s t re s u lts and the u s e o f a l l th re e te s t me tho d s , as far as prac tic a l, i s ne ce s s ar y to demon s trate accep table qua l ity. T h i s do c u ment s p e c i fie s how te s t re s u lts shou ld b e do c u mente d b y the te s t hou s e . M ateria l cer ti fic ation reporting requirements are outside the scope of this document. 5.2 Microstructural examination 5.2.1 General M icro s tr uc tu ra l exa m i nation s s ha l l b e c a rrie d out b y trai ne d and exp erience d te ch n ici an s . 5.2.2 Preparation of specimen Metallographic preparation of duplex stainless steels shall be in accordance with ASTM E 3 and shall be f f casting) after etching. p ol i s he d to a me ta l lo graph ic fi n i sh s u itable With me chan ic a l p ol i s h i ng , a 1 μm or l ight op tic a l e xam i nation at m i ni mum 4 0 0 × (2 0 0 × d ia mond fi na l p ol i sh or e qu iva lent s ha l l be used as or m i n i mu m . P re ferab ly, a fi na l oxide p ol i sh (e . g. col loida l s i l ic a/a lum i na) s hou ld b e u s e d . E le c tro p ol i sh i ng may b e u s e d a s an a lternative to me cha n ic a l p ol i s h i ng. T he use o f conduc tive mou nts c an a ffe c t the s ub s e quent mounted into a resin (thermo-setting or cold-setting). 5.2.3 S ample s shou ld con s e quently be Etching of specimens T he b a s e c a s e e tch ant to de te c t i nterme ta l l ic ph as e s a nd the b e p er forme d a fter fi na l p ol i sh i ng u s i ng the — e tch i ng. fol lowi ng ferrite b a lance ele c trolytic e tch i ng shou ld s olution: 2 0 % to 4 0 % NaOH or KOH s olution . © ISO 2017 – All rights reserved 7 ISO 17781:2017(E) In the case that it is of interest to detect nitrides/carbides, the following combination of two (2) solutions in sequence with examination in between should be used (or using two test specimens): 1) 10 % oxalic acid solution or V2A etchant, followed by 2) 20 % to 40 % NaOH or KOH solution or, alternatively, see 5.3. NOTE For guidance on effect of different etching solutions, reference is made to Annex B. Exact etching parameters (e.g. time, voltage, etc.) are typically established by trial and error, and can depend on factors such as cathode material and area, specimen sur face area and alloying content. 5.2.4 5.2.4.1 Microstructural evaluation of test specimens General The microstructure shall be examined by optical microscopy at a magnification su fficient to observe the presence o f any intermetallic phases and/or nitride/carbide precipitates. The entire metallographic specimen shall be examined in the as-etched condition; starting at low magnification and followed by progressively higher magnifications (screening). The assessment o f the microstructure shall be made with a magnification o f minimum 400 × for all product forms, except for castings where a 200 × magnification shall be used. The presence and location of intermetallic phases and/or nitride/carbide precipitates shall be noted and recorded with micrographs representative of the location(s) with the highest concentration of intermetallic phases and the locations with the highest concentration of nitride/carbide precipitates. If intermetallic phases and nitride/carbide precipitates are not detected, a representative micrograph at or near mid-wall thickness shall be recorded. Micrographs shall be reported at the actual magnification and shall include aGet scalemore bar. FREE standards from Standard Sharing Group and our chats 5.2.4.2 Acceptance criteria The following acceptance criteria for intermetallic phases and precipitates shall apply. a) intermetallic phases The microstructure shall basically be free from intermetallic precipitates. However, discrete/stand- alone intermetallic precipitates can be tolerated provided these are located in isolated areas and not homogeneously distributed throughout the test specimen, and that the maximum dimension o f each precipitate does not exceed 10 µm. Micrographs included in Figure 2 are showing examples of microstructures representative of wrought and cast products containing such isolated areas with intermetallic precipitates to a level that can be considered borderline acceptable. In case centreline intermetallic stringers are present, this shall be reported and acceptance of the product shall be based upon CVN and corrosion test results. For welds tested in the as welded condition, the microstructure shall be free from intermetallic phases. Discrete/stand-alone intermetallic particles are acceptable given the maximum dimension of these is ≤10 µm, alternatively, the acceptance criteria o f ISO 15156-3 shall apply. 8 © ISO 2017 – All rights reserved ISO 17781:2017(E) a ) W r b ) F i g u r e 2 o C — u a g s M i h t c t m m r o i c g i c r r r o a o s p s t h t r s r u u c s c t h t u o u r r e w i e e n e t g t c c h e h e x e d a d i m i n p l n 4 e 2 0 s 0 % % o f N K O b o r a O H d e H s h r l s o i h o w n e w n a n a c t c a 2 e t 0 p t 5 0 a 0 0 × b l × m e m a d i g s a n c g i r n f i e i c t f i a c t i e / s a o t t i o n n a n d - a l o n e intermetallic particles for wrought products and castings © ISO 2017 – All rights reserved 9 ISO 17781:2017(E) b) non-metallic precipitates I f carbide or nitride precipitates are observed, the findings shall be reported and documented, and the acceptance shall be based upon the corrosion and CVN impact toughness test (see Table 2 and 5.5). NOTE Nitrides precipitate along grain boundaries and within the ferrite phase (see References [5], [6], [7] and [8 ]). Such precipitation can decrease resistance to hydrogen embrittlement in components under cathodic protection. Avoidance o f hydrogen embrittlement subsea is principally achieved by appropriate design to limit service stresses/strains (see DNV/GL RP-F112 [4] ), but excessive nitride precipitation is to be avoided. While determination of the nitride phase balance is impractical, the presence of nitrides in the ferrite phase reduces the CVN impact toughness property, increases micro hardness in the ferrite phase and reduces the breakthrough pitting corrosion potential (see Reference [7 ]). Quality control to avoid excessive nitrides is there fore best achieved by meeting the impact and corrosion properties given in this specification and applying appropriate design criteria where hydrogen embrittlement is a credible threat (see DNV/GL RP-F112 [4] ). 5.2.4.3 Reporting The microstructural examination test report issued by the test laboratory shall, as a minimum, include the following information: — reference to examination procedure; — identification o f the test specimens; — location and orientation of extracted specimen(s); — specimen size; — etching method(s) used; — magnification Get usedmore for examination; FREE standards from Standard Sharing Group and our chats — relevant micrographs; — statement o f findings/presence o f intermetallic phases and precipitates. I f intermetallic phases or precipitates are identified, a micrograph with a scale bar from a view with the most densely populated area shall be included together with a description of their distribution over the examined specimen (s); — statement whether the acceptance criteria are fulfilled; — name/signature/identification o f technician. 5.3 5.3.1 Ferrite content measurement Test standard and conditions The ferrite content shall be determined by either point counting according to ASTM E 562 or by image analysis according to ASTM E 1245. The ferrite content measurement shall cover the section thickness as stated in Table 1 at views equally spaced over the section thickness and the mean ferrite content value shall be reported. The relative accuracy shall be 20 % maximum. To expose the ferrite phase, the specimen shall be etched in 20 % to 40 % NaOH or KOH solution, Beraha’s etchant (ASTM E 407, number 212 [3] ) or an alternative acceptable etchant as mentioned in Annex B. 10 © ISO 2017 – All rights reserved ISO 17781:2017(E) 5.3.2 Acceptance criteria The ferrite content, in percentage by sur face/volume fraction, shall be as stated below for all duplex grades: — 35 % to 60 % in base material; — 35 % to 65 % in solution heat treated weld metals; — 30 % to 70 % for welds in the as welded condition. 5.3.3 Reporting The ferrite content examination test report issued by the test laboratory shall, as a minimum, include the following information: — procedure reference and method of counting; — location of extracted specimen; — specimen size and etching agents used; — magnification used during examination; — digital micrographs with scale bar showing typical microstructure including their location; — ferrite content; mean value of all examined views; — the type and size o f grid used, i f applicable, number o f fields examined and relative accuracy; — statement whether the acceptance criteria are fulfilled; — name/signature/identification o f technician. 5.4 Charpy V-notch impact toughness test 5.4.1 Test standard and conditions CVN impact toughness testing shall be carried out according to ISO 148-1 (KV8 ), ASTM A 1058 at a temperature specified in Table 2 or lower. NOTE 5.4.2 ASTM A 370 or The use of a hammer with smaller notch radius is considered conservative and therefore acceptable. Acceptance criteria The minimum absorbed energy o f full size specimens is specified in Table 2 . Two quality levels are defined. Selection o f the quality level shall be made by the end user or purchaser. NOTE Quality level II is in line with the acceptance level applied to the type 22/25 Cr duplex SS grades for more than 20 years and is the recommended level for most oil and gas applications. Quality level I is intended for special applications only. Selection o f Quality level I can limit the availability o f products with large cross sections. © ISO 2017 – All rights reserved 11 ISO 17781:2017(E) T a b l e 2 — M i n i m u m a b s o r b e d e n e r g y r e q u i r e m e n t s f o r C h a r p y V - n o t c h i m p a c Type of duplex Temperature a Quality level Product Plates, pipes c 20Cr Group A a nd fi tti n gs 20Cr Group B/ 22Cr/25Cr/27Cr a b –46 °C/ –50 °F Bars Forgings, castings and HIP Welds in as welded condition s o r b (J) b e d a e n e r g u g h n e s s t e s t i b s o r y b (J) b e d e n e r g Transverse Longitudinal Transverse 105 105 70 NA 80 80 55 NA NA QL I QL II QL I QL II QL I QL II QL I QL II 85 65 85 65 70 55 45 35 60 45 50 35 n g y Longitudinal a nd fi tti n gs Bars Room Forgings, temperature, castings and maximum of HIP products 28 °C/82 °F Welds in as welded condition Plates, pipes c b t o Minimum single Minimum mean a t 60 45 NA NA 65 50 65 50 45 35 40 27 45 35 NA NA Get more FREE standards from Standard Sharing Group and our chats Te s ti n g at lo wer temp eratu re th a n s p e c i fie d s ho u ld b e co n s idere d accep tab le . T he re duc tio n fac to r s o f energ y re qu i re ments fo r s ub - s i z e s p e c i me n s s h a l l b e 5/6 a nd 2 /3 fo r 7, 5 a nd 5 m m wide s p e c i men re s p e c ti ve l y. c This includes welded pipes and associated weld metal in the solution annealed condition. 5.4.3 Reporting T he C VN te s t rep or t from the te s t l ab orator y sh a l l, a s a m i n i mu m, i nclude the fol lowi ng i n formation: — standard of testing; — test temperature; — test location, direction and notch orientation of test specimen and specimen size; — ab s orb e d energ y va lue s; — s tatement whe ther the accep tance c riteri a are fu l fi l le d . 5.5 Corrosion test 5.5.1 Test standard and conditions A ferric chloride corrosion test in accordance with ASTM G 48, Method A shall be carried out for 3 + NaNO 3 test solution in accordance with ASTM A 1084 shall be used. The test method and test temperature for the different duplex grades base material and welds in the as welded condition shall be as stated in Table 3. The test exposure time shall be 24 h for both tests methods. Test temperature tolerance shall be ±1 °C (±1,5 °F). typ e 2 2 C r duple x and h igher a l loye d grade s . For le aner duplex grade s , an i n h ibite d Fe C l 12 © ISO 2017 – All rights reserved ISO 17781:2017(E) Table 3 — Corrosion testing for di fferent grades o f duplex stainless steel Material grade Test standard Minimum test temperature base material Type 20Cr Group A Type 20Cr Group B Type 22Cr Type 25Cr Type 27Cr 5.5.2 ASTM A 1084 ASTM A 1084 ASTM G 48 ASTM G 48 ASTM G 48 (°C/°F) 18/64 30/86 25/77 50/122 60/140 Minimum test temperature welds in as weld condition (°C/°F) Not applicable Not applicable 22/72 35/95 40/104 Preparation of test specimens The whole specimen shall be pickled before being weighed and tested. Pickling shall be performed in an acid solution following the guidance of ASTM A 380. An example for such a procedure is for 5 min at 60 °C in a solution o f 20 % HNO 3 + 5 % HF (volume fraction). Where it is agreed to test non-pickled specimens, the test conditions are considered more aggressive and the test should be accepted if passing the acceptance criteria. 5.5.3 Acceptance criteria All surfaces of the test specimens shall be considered in the test. The acceptance criteria shall be as follows. — No pitting at 20 × magnification. — The weight loss shall be less than 1,0 g/m 2 for products in the solution annealed condition. — The weight loss shall be less than 4,0 g/m 2 for welds in the as welded condition. Penetrant testing is recommended to judge i f pitting is present or not. 5.5.4 Reporting The corrosion test report from the test laboratory shall, as a minimum, include the following information: — reference standard of testing; — location of extracted specimen; — specimen size and surface treatment/condition; — test temperature and duration of test; — magnification used during examination; — weight of specimen before and after testing and weight loss in g/m 2 ; — statement on presence of pitting; — statement whether the acceptance criteria are fulfilled; — name/signature/identification o f technician. © ISO 2017 – All rights reserved 13 ISO 17781:2017(E) Annex A (informative) Chemical compositions of duplex stainless steels Table A.1 included in Table A.1 s hows the chem ic a l comp o s ition s o f duple x s ta i n le s s s te el s . O n ly the a l loyi ng elements a re . M a xi mu m level s o f i mpu rity elements are no t i nclude d, excep t for c arb on . T he groupi ng o f a l loys i s b a s e d up on thei r nom i na l comp o s ition s and the group defi nition s i n th i s do c u ment. T h i s me a n s that s ome a l loys may a l s o b elong to ano ther group dep endent o f the ac tua l a l loyi ng content. Table A.1 — Chemical compositions o f duplex stainless steels Composition range given in mass percent UNS No. a EN No. a Cb Cr b Ni b Mo b Nb Mn b Cu b Type 20Cr Group A duplex, 24,0 ≤ PREN < 28,0 S32001 1.4482 0,03 19,5 to 21,5 S32101 1.4162 d 0,04 21,0 to 22,0 S32202 1.4062 d 0,03 21,5 to 24,0 S82011 — 0,03 20,5 to 23,5 1.4655 0,03 22,0 to 24,0 1,0 to 3,0 0,6 1,35 to 1,7 0,1 to 0,8 1,0 to 2,8 0,45 1,0 to 2,0 0,1 to 1,0 3,5 to 5,5 0,1 to 0,6 0,05 to 0,17 4,0 to 6,0 1,0 0,20 to 0,25 4,0 to 6,0 0,1 to 0,8 c 0,18 to 0,26 2,00 0,15 to 0,27 2,0 to 3,0 0,5 0,05 to 0,20 2,00 1,0 to 3,0 Type 20Cr Group B duplex, 28,0 ≤ PREN < 30,0 S32003 — 0,03 19,5 to 22,5 S32304 1.4362 0,03 21,5 to 24,5 S31500 1.4424 0,03 18,0 to 19,0 S81921 0,03 19,0 to 22,0 3,0 to 4,0 3,0 to 5,5 4,25 to 5,25 2,0 to 4,0 1,5 to 2,0 0,05 to 0,6 2,5 to 3,0 1,0 to 2,0 0,14 to 0,20 2,00 0,05 to 0,20 2,5 0,05 to 0,60 c c 0,05 to 0,1 c 0,14 to 0,20 2,0 to 4,0 Get more FREE standards from Standard Sharing Group and our cchats Wb c c c c c c c c Type 22Cr duplex, 30,0 ≤ PREN < 40,0 and Cr ≥ 19,5 % J92205 0,03 21,0 to 23,5 4,5 to 6,5 S31803 1.4462 0,03 21,0 to 23,0 4,5 to 6,5 S32205 1.4462 0,03 22,0 to 23,0 4,5 to 6,5 S31200 — 0,03 24,0 to 26,0 5,5 to 6,5 S32404 — 0,04 20,5 to 22,5 5,5 to 8,5 S32506 — 0,03 24,0 to 26,0 5,5 to 7,2 S32808 — 0,03 27,0 to 27,9 7,0 to 8,2 S32900 1.4460 0,08 23,0 to 28,0 2,5 to 5,0 S82011 0,03 20,5 to 23,5 1,0 to 2,0 S82122 0,03 20,5 to 21,5 1,5 to 2,5 S82551 0,03 24,5 to 26,5 4,5 to 6,5 a b c d 14 2,5 to 3,5 2,5 to 3,5 3,0 to 3,5 1,2 to 2,0 2,0 to 3,0 3,0 to 3,5 0,8 to 1,2 1,0 to 2,0 0,10 to 1,0 0,60 0,75 to 2,00 0,10 to 0,30 0,08 to 0,20 0,14 to 0,20 0,14 to 0,20 0,20 to 0,30 0,08 to 0,20 0,30 to 0,40 c 1,50 1,0 c c 2,00 c c 2,00 c c 2,00 2,00 1,0 to 2,0 1,00 0,05 to 3,0 c 1,10 2,1 to 2,5 c c 1,0 c 0,15 to 0,27 2,0 to 3,0 0,5 c 0,15 to 0,20 2,0 to 4,0 0,5 to 1,5 c 0-10 to 0,35 1,5 2,0 to 3,0 T he chem ic a l co mp o s i tio n g i ve n b y the U N S N o s . a nd E N s te e l N o s . a re s i m i l a r, b ut no t e qu i va le nt. Single values denote a maximum allowable. C he m ic a l e leme nt no t vo lu nta r i l y adde d a nd wi th co m mo n l y o b ta i ne d re s idu a l le ve l . These grades are patented. © ISO 2017 – All rights reserved ISO 17781:2017(E) Table A.1 (continued) UNS No. a J93404 J93380 S31260 S32520 S32505 S32550 S32750 S32760 S32906 S32950 S39274 S39277 S33207d S32707d a b c d EN No. a — 1.4507 1.4507 1.4410 1.4501 1.4477 — Cb 0,03 0,03 0,03 0,03 0,03 0,04 0,03 0,03 0,03 0,03 0,03 0,025 Cr b Ni b Mo b Nb Mn b Type 25Cr duplex, 40,0 ≤ PREN < 48,0 24,0 to 26,0 24,0 to 26,0 24,0 to 26,0 24,0 to 26,0 24,0 to 27,0 24,0 to 27,0 24,0 to 26,0 24,0 to 26,0 28,0 to 30,0 26,0 to 29,0 24,0 to 26,0 24,0 to 26,0 6,0 to 8,0 6,5 to 8,5 5,5 to 7,5 5,5 to 8,0 4,5 to 7,0 4,5 to 6,5 6,0 to 8,0 6,0 to 8,0 5,8 to 7,5 3,5 to 5,2 6,0 to 8,0 6,5 to 8,0 4,0 to 5,0 3,0 to 4,0 2,5 to 3,5 3,0 to 4,0 2,9 to 3,9 2,9 to 3,9 3,0 to 5,0 3,0 to 4,0 1,5 to 2,6 1,0 to 2,5 2,5 to 3,5 3,0 to 4,0 0,10 to 0,30 1,50 0,20 to 0,30 1,0 0,10 to 0,30 1,00 0,20 to 0,35 1,50 0,25 to 0,30 1,50 0,10 to 0,25 1,50 0,24 to 0,32 1,20 0,20 to 0,30 1,00 0,30 to 0,40 0,80 to 1,5 0,15 to 0,35 2,00 0,24 to 0,32 1,0 c 0,23 to 0,33 Wb c c c c c c 1,0 1,0 c c 0,5 to 1,0 0,5 to 1,0 0,2 to 0,8 0,1 to 0,5 c 0,5 to 2,0 c 1,50 to 2,50 c 1,5 to 2,5 0,5 to 1,0 0,5 to 1,0 c 0,8 0,2 to 0,8 1,5 to 2,5 1,2 to 2,0 0,8 to 1,2 Type 27Cr duplex, 48,0 ≤ PREN ≤ 55,0 and Cr ≤ 33,0 % 1.4485 0,03 29,0 to 33,0 6,0 to 9,0 3,0 to 5,0 0,40 to 0,60 1.4658 0,03 26,0 to 29,0 5,5 to 9,5 4,0 to 5,0 0,30 to 0,50 Cu b 1,5 1,50 T he chem ic a l c o mp o s i tio n g i ven b y the U N S N o s . a nd E N s te e l N o s . a re s i m i l a r, b ut no t e qu i va le nt. Single values denote a maximum allowable. C hem ic a l e le ment no t vo lu nta r i l y adde d a nd wi th co m mo n l y o b ta i ne d re s idu a l le vel . These grades are patented. © ISO 2017 – All rights reserved 15 ISO 17781:2017(E) Annex B (informative) Preparation and etching for microstructural examination Examples of suitable etching methods are given in Table B.1 . These methods are generally applicable for all commercially available duplex stainless steel alloys. The specified etchants are based on the ability to reveal phases o f interest, achieve contrast between constituents, consistency and ease o f use. Exact parameters are typically best established by trial and error and may depend on factors such as cathode material and area, geometry o f the electrochemical cell, and specimen sur face area and alloying content. The electrolytic etching techniques described are per formed as direct current electrolysis with the specimen as anode. Cathode material may be, for example, stainless steel or platinum. Electrical connection to the sample sur face can be made, for example, by touching it with a platinum (or other noble material) wire. Electrolytic etching generally provides more reproducible and consistent results than chemical and colour etching alternatives. Uneven etching of the specimen surface is, however, o ften encountered, generally with heavier etching near edges. For further in formation o f specific etchants, re ference is made to ASTM E 407 [3] . Identification and evaluation o f non-metallic inclusions, cracks, pores, etc. is best per formed in the aspolished condition. Metallographic specimens should consequently also be examined in the as-polished condition prior to etching and after each step in etching. Get more FREE standards from Standard Sharing Group and our chats 16 © ISO 2017 – All rights reserved ISO 17781:2017(E) T Method a b l e B . 1 — E x ASTM E 407 Etchant No. a m p l e s o f s u i t a Composition b l e e t c h i n g m e t h o d s f o r d u p l e x s t a i n l e s s s t e e l s Application of etching Electrolytic etching. Typically at 5 V to 7 V for 5 s to 60 s. Lower voltages at longer times may also be used. Excellent for 10 % oxalic 13 delineating microstructure. 10 g oxalic acid Recommended for detecting nitride precipitates. May over100 ml H 2 O etch intermetallic precipitates and small segregations quite rapidly. I f a two-step etching procedure is per formed, a repol ishing or another specimen is recommended. Poor contrast between austenite and ferrite phases. Electrolytic etching. Typically at 1,5 V to 3,0 V for 5 s to 10 s. 20 % NaOH 220 V2A etchant 104 mod 20 g NaOH 100 ml H 2 O 5 ml HNO 3 50 ml HCl 50 ml H 2 O Colours ferrite and intermetallic phases. Recommended for ferrite measurements and the detection of intermetallic precipitates. Considered not applicable for detection of nitrides. Other solutions containing varying content o f NaOH or KOH may also be used with similar results. The conditions for etching should be adjusted and qualified to veri fy acceptable results. To be used fresh and never be stored. Etching performed at room temperature and up to 60 °C. Recommended etchant for detecting intermetallic phases and nitride precipitates. Poor contrast between austenite and ferrite phases. Not suitable. Electrolytic etching. Typically at 1,0 V to 2,0 V for 10 s to 120 s 60 % HNO 3 219 60 ml HNO 3 40 ml H 2 O (with stainless steel cathode). Highly sensitive to voltage and cathode material. Good for delineating microstructure. Reveals intermetallic phases and nitride precipitates. Darkens ferrite slightly. Colour etching. To be used fresh. Murakami’s 98 Beraha’s 212 10 g K 3 Fe(CN) 6 10 g KOH 100 ml H 2 O Various modifications o f etchant composition may be used. At 20 °C: Reveals carbides a fter short times. May reveal intermetallic phases (vaguely) a fter approx. 3 min. At 75 °C to 100 °C: May reveal intermetallic phases clearly. Etches/colours ferrite. Considered not applicable for detection of nitrides. Colour etching. To be use fresh. Immerse at room temperature until sample colouration is 0,5 g to 1 g K 2 SO 5 observed. HCl content may be varied depending in corrosion resistance 20 ml HCl o f alloy. 100 ml H 2 O Good contrast between austenite and ferrite phases. Not applicable for detection of intermetallic phases and nitrides. NOTE These recommendations only cover a limited selection o f etchants. Numerous other etching procedures suitable for duplex stainless steels can be found in published literature or acquired from other sources. © ISO 2017 – All rights reserved 17 ISO 17781:2 017(E) Bibliography [1] ISO 15156-3, Petroleum and natural gas industries — Materials for use in H2S-containing environments in oil and gas production — Part 3: Cracking-resistant CRAs (corrosion-resistant alloys) and other alloys [2] [3] [4] [5] ASME Boiler and pressure vessel code, section VIII Pressure vessels ASTM E 407, Standard practice for microetching metals and alloys DNV/GL RP-F112, Design of duplex stainless steel subsea equipment exposed to cathodic protection N J.O., & C G. The physical metallurgy of duplex stainless steel. Sandvik Materials [6] N D I . High-performance stainless steels . http:// www .nickelinstitute .org/ en/ TechnicalLit erature/ Reference % 2 0 B o ok % 20 Series/11021 _HighPerformanceStainlessSteels .aspx B G. R. F and G. W . Variation in Mechanical Properties and Corrosion Resistance o f Different Alloys within the Generic Designation UNS S32760. Presented at Duplex [7] i l s s on h ai Technology, R&D Centre, S-81181 Sweden ic ke l yrn e e ve l opm e n t r anc i s ns t i t u t e arb u rton 2000, Houston, TX, USA, February 2000 [8] M J. Mannesmann Forschung GmbH and . entz M. F rom m e rt , K. M ah jou b , J S i e km e ye r J. Kon r ad Correlation of nitride precipitates and mechanical properties in 25%Cr – SDSS super duplex stainless steel . Salzgitter Get more FREE standards from Standard Sharing Group and our chats 18 © ISO 2017 – All rights reserved ISO 17781:2 017(E) Get more FREE standards from Standard Sharing Group and our chats I CS 75 .1 80.01 Price based on 18 pages © ISO 2017 – All rights reserved