The microstructure and hydrogen induced cracking of SAW welds in API 5L X70 grades with
different amount of titanium were studied. The investigation was carried out on the base metal, heat
affected zone and weld metal with three different titanium amounts in weld metal containing 1.4%Mn
and 1.9%Mn respectively. The results showed that the centerline segregation region of the base
metal was sensitive to hydrogen induced cracking while the heat affected zone did not show any
failure. Furthermore, were observed that with addition of titanium, the formation of acicular ferrite in
the microstructure and hardness values were increased and stress oriented hydrogen induced
cracks appeared in the weld metal. The optimum combination of the microstructure and hydrogen
induced cracking resistance was observed in 1.4%Mn-0.11%Ti and 1.9%Mn-0.05 Ti% respectively.
Keywords: Microstructure, Hydrogen Induced Cracking, Titanium, Acicular ferrite