API 5L X60 plate properties and features

API 5L X60 plate properties and features

API 5L X60 plate is pipeline steel plate with a thickness of 6mm-40mm for the oil and gas transmission straight seam welded pipe and other fluid transmission straight seam welded pipe. API 5L X60 plate contains corrosive elements-S and has good corrosion resistantance. API 5L X60 steel is mainly used for gas, water and oil transportation in natural gas industry.

API 5L X60 plate properties - chemical composition:

Grade C Mn P S Si
API 5L X60 PSL1 0.26 1.40 0.030 0.030  
API 5L X60 PSL2 0.12 1.60 0.025 0.015 0.45

API 5L X60 plate properties - mechanical properties:

Grade Yield Strength Tensile Strength
Mpa (Psi) Mpa (Psi)
API 5L X60 PSL1 Min 415 (60200) Min 520 (75400)
API 5L X60 PSL2 415 (60200)- 565(81900) 520 (75400)- 760(110200)

API 5L X60 plate is delivered in hot rolling or controlled rolling state. API 5L X60 plate has good welding performance. It is mainly used for the production of oil, natural gas gathering and long-distance pipelines.