API 5L X42 seamless steel pipe is a high-strength, low-alloy steel pipe with a yield strength of 420 MPa, offering good toughness and corrosion resistance. Manufactured using a seamless process, it features smooth inner walls that resist scaling and are easy to clean and maintain. Additionally, API 5L X42 seamless steel pipe exhibits excellent weldability and hydrogen-induced cracking resistance, meeting the requirements for use in harsh environments.
API 5L X42 Pipe Dimensions

Chemical Composition of API 5L X42 PSL1 PSL2 Pipe
| SEAMLESS PIPE | ||||||
| C | Mn | P | V | Nb | Ti | |
| maxb | maxb | max. | max. | max. | max. | max. |
| 0.28 | 1.20 | 0.030 | 0.030 | c,d | c,d | d |
Mechanical Property of Carbon Steel API 5L X42 carbon steel Pipe
| Y.S | T.S | ELONGATION |
| Mpa(psi) | Mpa(psi) | |
| min | min | min |
| 245(35 500) | 415(60 200) | 28 percent |
API 5L X42 Pipe Roughness
| Condition | Light Scaling | Heavy Scaling | Lightly Corroded | Bitumed Coated | Welded, & New |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roughness in (Inches) | 0 .04 to .06 | 0 .06 to .16 | 0 .004 to .016 | .002 | 0 .002 to .004 |
| Roughness in (MM) | 1 to 1.5 | 1.5 to 4 | 0 .1 to .4 | .05 | 0 .05 to .1 |
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