Effects of nitrogen content on pitting corrosion resistance of non-magnetic drill collar steel

High-nitrogen (N) austenitic stainless steel (Cr-Mn-N series) is commonly used for non-magnetic drill collars, which exhibits excellent mechanical properties and corrosion resistance. The effects of N content (0.63 to 0.86 wt.%) on the pitting corrosion behavior of the experimental non-magnetic drill collar steel were investigated using the electrochemical tests and immersion tests. Besides, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy was used to analyze the constitution of the passive film. The results show that with the enhancement of N content from 0.63 to 0.86 wt.%, the metastable pitting corrosion sensitivity of the tested materials in 3.5 wt.% NaCl solution decreased and the pitting corrosion resistance increased. Meanwhile, the corrosion rate in 6 wt.% FeCl3 solution at 30 ℃ decreased from 10.40 to 4.93 mm/a. On the other hand, nitrogen was concentrated in the form of ammonia (NH4+ and NH3)on the outermost surface of the passive films. The contents of Cr2O3 and Fe2O3 raised in the passive films, together with the content of CrN, at metal/film interface increased as N content increased from 0.63 to 0.86 wt.%, which facilitated protective ability of the passive films, thus contributing to higher pitting corrosion resistance.

Precipitation behavior of P550 steel for non-magnetic drill collars during isothermal aging at 650–900℃

Precipitation behavior of P550 steel for non-magnetic drill collars was investigated by microstructure characterization as well as thermodynamic calculation.The results demonstrate that the main precipitate formed at 650–900℃was cellular Cr_(2)N,and its precipitation depended heavily on the aging temperature.The most sensitive precipitation temperature of cellular Cr_(2)N was 750℃.At 750℃,the cellular Cr_(2)N exhibited fast-slow precipitation kinetics with the aging time prolonging.The initial precipitation of cellular Cr_(2)N was governed by the short-range intergranular diffusion of Cr.During long-term aging,its growth was controlled by the long-range bulk diffusion of Cr.In addition,cellular Cr_(2)N induced the precipitation of r phase ahead of the cell after long period of aging.Increasing the nitrogen content resulted in the increment of both the nucleation site and the driving force for the cellular Cr_(2)N,which jointly promoted its precipitation.

Microstructure evolution and mechanical properties of PESR 55Cr17Mo1VN plastic die steel during quenching and tempering treatment

55Cr17Mo1VN high nitrogen martensitic stainless steel is usually applied to the high-quality mold,which is largely produced by the pressurized electro slag remelting process.The microstructure evolution of quenching and tempering heat treatment were investigated and an optimal heat treatment process to achieve excellent mechanical properties was found out.The main precipitates in the steel included carbon-rich type M_(23)C_(6) and nitrogen-rich type M_(2)N.With increasing austenitizing temperature,the equivalent diameter of the precipitates got fined,and retained austenite content increased significantly when the austenitizing temperature exceeded 1020℃.The fracture mode gradually changed from brittle fracture to ductile fracture with increasing tempering temperature from 200 to 550℃.The experimental steel tempered at 350℃ achieved a good combination of hardness(60.6 HRC)and strength(2299.2 MPa)to meet service requirements.Flake M_(23)C_(6) precipitated along martensite lath boundaries and the secondary hardening phenomenon occurred when the tempering temperature was 450℃.Due to the high nitrogen content,M_(2)N precipitated from the inside of laths and matrix when tempered at 550℃.