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Sour corrosion

Term · Oil and gas · MLC-T-OAG-003514

Corrosion of metallic components in oil and gas production systems caused by the presence of hydrogen sulfide (H2S), a highly corrosive and toxic gas. H2S reacts with steel to form iron sulfides, leading to pitting, cracking, and general material degradation. This type of corrosion is a major concern in sour gas fields and requires specialized materials and inhibition strategies.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-OAG-003514
FieldOil and gas
SubjectWell Completions
Record as JSON 
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  "id": "MLC-T-OAG-003514",
  "term": "Sour corrosion",
  "field": "Oil and gas",
  "definition": "Corrosion of metallic components in oil and gas production systems caused by the presence of hydrogen sulfide (H2S), a highly corrosive and toxic gas. H2S reacts with steel to form iron sulfides, leading to pitting, cracking, and general material degradation. This type of corrosion is a major concern in sour gas fields and requires specialized materials and inhibition strategies.",
  "subject": "Well Completions",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/oil-and-gas/sour-corrosion/"
}

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