BÖHLER N425

BÖHLER N425 (UNS S41427) – Super 13Cr – is a martensitic stainless steel with a nickel content of approx. 5% and 2% molybdenum, with excellent corrosion resistance in a CO2 environment and at low concentrations of chlorides and H2S and is more resistant than comparable 13%Cr steels. The steel is particularly resistant to intergranular corrosion and stress corrosion cracking, is easy to weld and offers good mechanical properties in the quenched and tempered condition even at low temperatures. Recommended application temperature from – 60 to 350°C.
The material is specially tested for toughness and behavior under sour gas load.
In order to achieve the best possible corrosion resistance, it is essential to polish the relevant surfaces.
BÖHLER N425 is available with a minimum yield strength of 95 ksi and maximum hardness of 29 HRC, making it suitable for limited NACE oxygen applications and also available as a 110 ksi version for standard and CO2 applications.
This material is used in downhole completion tools for components such as packers, safety valves and other applications.