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6063 alum and chlorine

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taskusa

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Im looking at a job for a pool house and the eupitiment inside is mande with 6063 alum tubing. I wonderering if there is going to be a corrision issue with the chlorine?
 
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Yes, you would get the following:

2 Al + 3 Cl2 = 2 AlCl3

Suggest having the aluminum chromated and powder coated.
 
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