MOC for versatile, multi purpose test reactor that is compatible with wide range of chemicals

[plantprowler]

We are thinking of fabricating a lab reactor (essentially a small pressure vessel) to test out various reactions at lab scale. Approx. 5 Litre volume and capable of taking up to 50 bar pressure.

What might be the most versatile material of construction to go for? There would be no universally OK material I do realize but based on typical chemicals encountered what options might be worth considering?

I am thinking Hastealloy-C. It seems OK for everything we handle right now: HCl / H2SO4 / H2

Teflon sleeves / lining can be an option but I really like resistant metals best than the risk of a bad lining & corrosive material leaking in to the space between liner & base metal.

 

[moltenmetal]

Hastelloy C is about as good a "versatile material" as you are going to get for a lab reactor. They are available in Hastelloy C. For more aggressive liquids, and to make cleaning easier, Pyrex liners are sometimes used.