Material Compatibility

Carbon Steel for Crude Oil

Is Carbon Steel the right valve material for Crude Oil? The engineering rating, the conditions that limit it, and the better alternatives.

Good

Is Carbon Steel compatible with Crude Oil?

For Crude Oil valve service, Carbon Steel is good — a good choice. Standard for sweet crude. NACE MR0175 hardness limits for sour service.

Better materials for Crude Oil

Higher-rated options for this service, from the compatibility data.

Duplex 2205Excellent Inconel 625Excellent SS 316LGood 13Cr / Super 13CrGood Monel 400Good

All rated materials for Crude Oil

Duplex 2205Excellent Inconel 625Excellent SS 316LGood 13Cr / Super 13CrGood Monel 400Good Rubber-linedPoor

Reviewed by Materials Engineering, Vajra Industrial SolutionsDiscipline: Valve Metallurgy & Materials SelectionLast reviewed: 20 June 2026

Connected Engineering

Materials

A216 WCB Carbon Steel A351 CF8M (SS316)Super Duplex 2507 Inconel 625

Services

Crude Oil

Tools

Material Compatibility

Need Carbon Steel valves for Crude Oil?

Send your concentration, temperature and pressure — we confirm Carbon Steel suitability for Crude Oil (or recommend an upgrade) and supply with full certification.

Request a Quote WhatsApp Call

Products

Browse All Valve Products

Engineering references

Crude Oil service guideFull compatibility, valves & standards Carbon Steel compatibilityEvery fluid this material handles Compatibility AtlasThe full material x fluid matrix