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Title: Performance of a beryllium copper nonmagnetic drill collar alloy

Conference · · Soc. Pet. Eng. AIME, Pap.; (United States)
OSTI ID:6142309

Laboratory characterization and field testing show the advantages of beryllium copper Alloy 25 for use in non-magnetic drill collars, stabilizers, and subs. Beryllium copper is resistant to stress corrosion cracking failures at elevated temperature and pressure in the presence of hydrogen sulfide and dissolved chloride solutions. The alloy is more resistant than stainless steel to galling failure in threaded joints.

Research Organization:
Brush Wellman Inc.
OSTI ID:
6142309
Report Number(s):
CONF-8409104-
Journal Information:
Soc. Pet. Eng. AIME, Pap.; (United States), Vol. SPE13025; Conference: 59. annual Society of Petroleum Engineers of AIME technical conference, Houston, TX, USA, 16 Sep 1984
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English