ommegangster
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I am setting up a CO2 gas delivery hose & was wondering if I could use Copper fittings without corroding the Copper?
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CO2 v. Copper
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ommegangster,
If source of CO2 is dry (high pressure cylinders), then it could be handled OK in coppper fittings or steel pipe and fittings. Wet CO2 results in formation of carbonic acid, which would require stainless steel, or nickel alloys for higher temperatures.
If source of CO2 is dry (high pressure cylinders), then it could be handled OK in coppper fittings or steel pipe and fittings. Wet CO2 results in formation of carbonic acid, which would require stainless steel, or nickel alloys for higher temperatures.
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