The mechanical performance of API 5L grade B steel, after undergoing a thermochemical boriding process, was assessed. We quantified the boride layer microhardness over cross-section specimens, with aim characterizing resistance under different conditions. pipeline steel analyzed because changes in yield strength, ultimate tensile and ductility treatment boron. These oil gas pipelines must work ...

The most economical way to move liquids and gaseous hydrocarbons is by using pipelines. According several international organizations oil companies, the use of fossil fuels will continue in following decades. For this reason, it important studying different corrosion mechanisms their origins. One that provoke small leaks, affecting pipeline hermeticity, pitting corrosion. It well-known non-meta...