corrosion rate
corrosion rate
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I am looking for data for the corrosion rate of 316 and 317 stainless in water at 85 degrees C, and would like to compare this to nickel alloy, specifically hastalloy C. Does anyone know if this data is easily available in a handbook?
The problem I am trying to solve is an alternative material for a warm water plant that will result in a life cycle of significantly greater than 5 years. From my analysis so far it seems that SCC and pitting are the greatest problem, and alloys should be chosen to reduce/slow the occurance of these forms of corrosion.
Any comments??
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The problem I am trying to solve is an alternative material for a warm water plant that will result in a life cycle of significantly greater than 5 years. From my analysis so far it seems that SCC and pitting are the greatest problem, and alloys should be chosen to reduce/slow the occurance of these forms of corrosion.
Any comments??
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RE: corrosion rate
So, we shouldn't recommend a material without pretty precise knowledge of the environment. If you prefer to search for yourself, Avestapolarit.com has some free on-line corrosion tables, but what you're looking for will probably require some deductions based on research papers.
RE: corrosion rate
The water runs through the pipes quite slowley (I am waiting for the exact flow rate to be given to me). The Cl level is 31ppm and the temperature is 85 degrees C. There is also significant deposites of what I think is CaCO3 on taps and joins in pipes. The SS 316 has failed after 5 years, they would like a material that would last longer and are aiming for 20 years - although I think this is a bit ambitious!
I am also considering the ferritics such as AISI 444, as these steels are reported to have better SCC resistance. But I am concerned that other problems might occur, such as general corrosion and possibly pitting or crevice corrosion. What do you think.
Thanks so much!!!
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RE: corrosion rate
A better choice is a duplex, such as 2205, which won't SCC and has better corrosion resisatnce. For your twenty years, go with 2507, a more highly alloyed duplex than 2205. It is still much cheaper than nickel-base alloys.
Incidentally, duplex stainlesses are much stronger than austenitics, if that matters in your system.