This invention relates to the field of high-
toughness energy steel
manufacturing technology, specifically to thin-gauge, low-yield-strength-ratio L245-L450 pipeline steel, its preparation method, and applications. The thin-gauge, low-yield-strength-ratio L245-L450 pipeline steel, by
mass fraction, contains 0.04-0.08% C, 0.10-0.25% Si, 0.70-1.40% Mn, P≤0.015%, S≤0.010%, 0.010-0.035% Nb, 0.010-0.020% Ti, 0-0.20% Cr, 0.010-0.035% Als, N≤0.0060%, with the remainder being Fe and unavoidable impurities. This invention aims to provide
microstructure control targets and suitable composition-processes for a series of pipeline steel products with low yield strength ratios (L245-L450). By optimizing the
alloy element ratios and laminar flow cooling process parameters (e.g., controlling the average
cooling rate of the water-cooled section to 10-20℃ with 3-8 sets of centrally opened front-end manifolds), a feasible standardized common technology is formed, which stably controls the yield strength ratio of the product within the range of 0.82-0.86. This meets the PSL2 grade performance requirements specified in the
national standard "Hot-rolled wide steel strip for oil and
gas transmission pipelines" while also possessing low carbon equivalent, excellent low-temperature
toughness, and a wide
process window, ensuring the comprehensive mechanical properties of the material.