304 SS pH Compatability @ < 5.0pH
304 SS pH Compatability @ < 5.0pH
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Food application:
Spec changing for a sugar solution from normal 7.0pH to less than 5.0pH. Is this likely to be a corrosive issue with 304 SS?
Spec changing for a sugar solution from normal 7.0pH to less than 5.0pH. Is this likely to be a corrosive issue with 304 SS?





RE: 304 SS pH Compatability @ < 5.0pH
Just to make sure.
What is the acid used to lower the PH?
How is the product going to be mixed?
What are the temperatures?
RE: 304 SS pH Compatability @ < 5.0pH
This is an aqueous solution of Sorbitol, hexane-1,2,3,4,5,6-hexaol. About 70% solids. Use temp is ambient ~ 80F.
Any acidity is from the solution itself. Downstream processing includes high shear mixing with other liquids (mostly), including corn syrups, water, and liquid sucrose.
Further subsequent processing includes heat treatment and evaporation. This side of the equation is not a concern - only Sorbitol delivery itself.
RE: 304 SS pH Compatability @ < 5.0pH
RE: 304 SS pH Compatability @ < 5.0pH
Michael McGuire
http://stainlesssteelforengineers.blogspot.com/
RE: 304 SS pH Compatability @ < 5.0pH
RE: 304 SS pH Compatability @ < 5.0pH
You need to start a new thread in this Forum with your question. You will get a much better response.
RE: 304 SS pH Compatability @ < 5.0pH
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Corrosion never sleeps, but it can be managed.
http://www.trenttube.com/Trent/tech_form.htm
RE: 304 SS pH Compatability @ < 5.0pH
We run very similar products, in fact a small amount of sorbitol is a impurity in the process, at a lower PH in 304L SS (old style) and 304 SS piping in our process. Some of the piping is 50 years old and we see no sign of corrosion on Sch 5 pipe.
Our process runs the slightly acidic organic alcohols and ketones from the oxidation of Cyclohexane in 304 SS and 304L SS vessels and piping. It is only when we raised the temperature and concentration of the byproduct organic acids that we start to see a problem with 304 SS and 304L SS.
RE: 304 SS pH Compatability @ < 5.0pH
304L is still a reasonable solution. If there is any corrosion it will be slow. They will have plenty of time to find it and measure it before there are any problems.
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Corrosion never sleeps, but it can be managed.
http://www.trenttube.com/Trent/tech_form.htm