GeMS No: CMS-Z24J9.

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METALLIC MATERIAL Revision: AD
SPECIFICATION Date: 26th July 2018
Page: Page 1 of 5
Title: 4140 Mod / 4145 Mod, 125 KSI YS, 285-340 BHN

1. SCOPE:

1.1 This specification is for AISI 4140 Mod or 4145 Mod bars and tubes that require high degree of
hardenability for complex parts used for Subsea testing equipment. This specification can also
be used for parts manufactured by contract forgers.

1.2 This material does not meet the requirements of NACE MR0175/ISO 15156.

2. APPLICABLE STANDARDS:

Document No Description
Standard Methods and Definitions for Mechanical Testing of Steel
ASTM A-370
Products
ASTM E10 Standard Test Method for Brinell Hardness of Metallic Materials

ASTM E18 Standard Test Methods for Rockwell Hardness of Metallic Materials
Standard Test Methods for Notched Bar Impact Testing of Metallic
ASTM E-23
Materials
ASTM A388 Standard Practice for Ultrasonic Examination of Steel Forgings

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Standard Practice for Fabrication and Control of Metal, Other than
ASTM E428
Aluminum, Reference Blocks Used in Ultrasonic Testing
Petroleum and natural gas industries Downhole Equipment Subsurface
API 14A
safety valve equipment
API 6A Specification for Wellhead and Christmas Tree Equipment

NDE-31 Ultrasonic Examination of Wrought Metals

MT-16 Approved Supplier Requirements

QA-31 Quality Assurance Records

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METALLIC MATERIAL Revision: AD
SPECIFICATION Date: 26th July 2018
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Title: 4140 Mod / 4145 Mod, 125 KSI YS, 285-340 BHN

3. REQUIREMENTS:

3.1 Material:

3.1.1 Chemical Composition: 4140 Mod chemistry shall be as follows:

Element (Symbol) Percent Target

Carbon C 0.38 - 0.43 Range 0.40

Manganese Mn 0.75 - 1.10 Range 0.80

Phosphorous P 0.025 Max 0.015

Sulfur S 0.025 Max. 0.015

Silicon Si 0.15 - 0.35 Range

Chromium Cr 0.80 - 1.20 Range 1.00

Molybdenum Mo 0.15 - 0.35 Range 0.33

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NOTE: For bar stock in excess of 7” diameter, the manganese (Mn) level may reach
1.10% max, the Chromium (Cr) level may reach 1.20% max and the
Molybdenum (Mo) level should be 0.30-0.35%.

3.1.2 Chemical Composition: 4145 Mod chemistry shall be as follows:

Element (Symbol) Percent Target

Carbon C 0.42 - 0.49 Range 0.47

Manganese Mn 0.85 - 1.20 Range 1.10

Phosphorous P 0.025 Max 0.015

Sulfur S 0.025 Max. 0.015

Silicon Si 0.15 - 0.35 Range

Chromium Cr 0.85 - 1.20 Range 1.10

Molybdenum Mo 0.15 - 0.40 Range 0.33

NOTE: 1) For bar stock in excess of 9” diameter, the Chromium (Cr) level may reach
1.30% max
2) Melting: Material shall be melted using either electric furnace melt or basic
oxygen furnace melted (BOF) with argon oxygen discharge (AOD).
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Title: 4140 Mod / 4145 Mod, 125 KSI YS, 285-340 BHN

3.1.3 Heat treatment:

3.1.3.1 Heat to 1550-1600F (843-871C) and hold for one hour/inch of

heaviest cross-section or wall.

3.1.3.2 Oil, water or polymer quench to below 300F (149C). When water
quench is used, 100% ultrasonic inspection per NDE-31 is required.

3.1.3.3 The temperature of the quench medium shall not exceed 100°F (40°C)
at the start of the quench cycle and shall not exceed 120°F (49°C) at
the end of the quench cycle.

3.1.3.4 Temper at 900-1200F (482-650C) for one (1) hour/inch of heaviest

cross section or wall.

3.1.3.5 For mill and supplier heat treatment: Austenitize, Quench and Temper
per the vendors internal practices to meet the mechanical properties
described in 6.1.3 (Minimum tempering temperature 900°F). Water
bath quenching shall be followed by appropriate NDE practices to
detect and reject any cracked material.

3.1.3.6 Forging and heavy wall stock under following conditions must be rough

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machined (trepanned) before heat treatment (quenching & tempering)

3.1.3.6.1 4140Mod: solid bar diameter greater than 7.0 Inch (178 mm)
3.1.3.6.2 4145Mod: solid bar diameter greater than 8.5 Inch (215 mm)

3.1.3.7 To ensure mechanical properties through entire section, the maximum

recommended wall thickness during heat treatment is 2.75 Inch (70
mm) for 4140 Mod and 3.0 Inch (76 mm) for 4145 Mod.

3.1.3.8 For bars that will trepanned after heat treatment, if mechanical
properties meet at the ID location of the component to be made, then
re-heat treatment of the trepanned bar is not necessary.
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Title: 4140 Mod / 4145 Mod, 125 KSI YS, 285-340 BHN

3.1.4 Mechanical Properties: The mechanical properties shall be measured in

accordance with ASTM A-370 and shall conform to the following:

Property Requirement

Tensile Strength, ksi (MPa), min 140 (965)

Yield Strength, ksi (MPa), min 125 (862)

Elongation, % in 4D, min 16

Reduction of area, %, min 35

Hardness, (HRc) BHN, Range 30-36 (285-341)

Charpy V-Notch at -20°F(-28.9°C), Avg, ft-lbs, min 31

Single Value, ft-lbs, Min 24

All test coupons to be cut longitudinally for both strength and Charpy tests

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using ER (Equivalent Round) model as described in API 6A section 5.6.2 and
tested per ASTM A370. Some rough-out or forging drawings may detail a
prolongation for extracting the test sample. For bars or tubes produced at a
mill, samples shall be taken as stated in paragraph 3.1.4.1 below.

3.1.4.1 The hardness and tensile specimen shall be taken from mid-radius for
solid bars or mid wall for hollow bars.

3.1.4.2 Raw material inspection hardness test shall be taken on the surface.

3.1.5 Material Quality:

The material shall be free of injurious seams, laps, or other visual

imperfections, which, due to their nature, will interfere with the use of the
material in machining, or fabrication of suitable parts.

3.1.6 NDE Requirements:

Prior to final machining, material must be inspected by Ultrasonic Inspection

per ASTM E428 or ASTM A388 in accordance with the requirements of API
14A section 6.12.5.e (or NDE-31 is UT performed at mill). All NDE instructions
to be approved by a Level III Examiner. The person performing the NDE shall
be qualified in accordance with ASNT: Recommended Practice SNT TC-1A
Level II minimum. A copy of the person’s qualifications performing the NDE
shall be on file at SRC or a copy shipped with the parts if a contract forger
produces material.
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Title: 4140 Mod / 4145 Mod, 125 KSI YS, 285-340 BHN

4. DOCUMENTATION AND RETENTION:

4.1 The following documentation and certification is required to be supplied with each heat of
material on each delivery to SCS. The information required below may be on separate
certificates or included on one certificate at the supplier's discretion:

4.1.1 Original Mill test report for each heat.

4.1.2 Chemical Analysis (including all elements specified).

4.1.3 Mechanical Test Reports

4.1.4 Temperature and time at temperature for each heat treat cycle and melting
practice.

4.1.5 The statement of compliance to ultrasonic testing requirements per paragraph

3.1.6.

4.2 All documentation generated by this specification shall be retained in accordance with
procedure QA-31

5. REQUIRED APPROVALS: Project: MatEng

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