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Material Selection Guide

NACE MR0175 / API 571 / NORSOK M-506

Material Selection & Corrosion Calculator
Recommends pipeline and vessel materials based on ISO 15156 (NACE MR0175) sour service limits. Calculates CO₂ corrosion rates using the de Waard-Milliams model, evaluates SSC/HIC susceptibility per NACE regions, and performs service life analysis.

Process Conditions

°F
psig
ft/s
years

Fluid Composition

mol%
ppm
ppm
%
Leave 0 for auto-calculation from CO₂

Design Parameters

inches
mm

Standards & References

  • ISO 15156 (NACE MR0175) — Sour service
  • NORSOK M-506 — CO₂ corrosion model
  • API 571 — Damage mechanisms
  • de Waard-Milliams — CO₂ screening
  • API 5L PSL2 — Pipeline materials

Key Thresholds

  • Sour service: pH₂S > 0.05 psia + water
  • Carbon steel max hardness: HRC ≤ 22
  • 316L SS chloride limit: ~1000 ppm @ 60°C