This invention discloses a low-cost, thick-gauge, high-strength and high-
toughness X70 pipeline steel and its production method. Its
chemical composition is: C: 0.05–0.07%, Si: 0.15–0.25%, Mn: 1.70–1.85%, Nb: 0.035–0.055%, Ti: 0.030–0.045%, Cr: 0.30–0.35%, Ce: 0.0015–0.0035%, Als: 0.015–0.035%, S: ≤0.003%, P: ≤0.010%, N: ≤0.0035%. The production method includes
smelting and
continuous casting, heating and rolling, cooling, and coiling processes. Compared with existing technologies, this invention, without adding Mo or Ni, achieves uniform and fine
acicular ferrite with a small amount of Mao island (M / A) or granular
bainite structure through optimized design of elements such as Nb, Ti, and Ce, combined with comprehensive control of
continuous casting and controlled rolling and cooling processes.
Niobium-
titanium nanoprecipitates further strengthen the ferrite, enabling the pipeline steel of this invention to not only have excellent mechanical properties,
weldability, and low-temperature
tear resistance, but also significantly reduce production costs, achieving good service safety and economy.