316 SS In Acid
316 SS In Acid
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We are starting a design for a lens polishing machine that uses an acid polish with a pH of 3. Is 316 SS a good choice for this application?
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RE: 316 SS In Acid
RE: 316 SS In Acid
Off hand this doesn't sound like a good idea, but give us more info.
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Corrosion never sleeps, but it can be managed.
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RE: 316 SS In Acid
We have experience with similar slurries but this is more acidic than in the past. Would I be better of using polyethelene or teflon perhaps as a lining?
RE: 316 SS In Acid
Without knowing the chemistry, I doubt that our experts would green light 316. If the chemical action of the polish is sufficient to attack lens material, a glass,I presume, then it may harm stainless. HF comes to mind. The supplier of the polishing compound should have material data safety information. It may be relevent to your safety, too.