Chemical to Material Compatibility Tool
Selection of Materials for Corrosive Service
The following tool is intended as a guide to the engineer in the selection of materials for corrosive service.
No one material can be expected to resist the corrosive action of the wide variety of media found in the complex industries of today. However, experience and research have indicated to us that certain materials will perform satisfactorily under certain conditions and within certain limits.
The physical properties of a material are affected differently by each corrosive medium and it is sometimes necessary to sacrifice values in one property to gain a maximum value in another property. It is necessary, therefore, that the user decide, based on his experience, which property is of prime importance for his application.
Chemical to material compatibility tool
Use the drop downs below to select a chemical or multiple chemicals and compare their compatibility with various materials.
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Internal moving parts in contact with the media ideally should carry an “A” rating.
Body materials in direct contact with the media can, in many cases, carry a “B” rating because the rate of corrosions is not fast enough to become a serious problem.
Although most of the suggested ratings in the following chart are based on experience, it is strongly recommended that, if any question exists regarding the expected performance of a material in a given application, actual tests be performed to determine the suitability of the materials in question.
Disclaimer: The customer is solely responsible for determining the suitability, compatibility, and safety of all products for the customer’s specific application, including compliance with applicable laws, regulations, codes, and industry standards.
The information provided through the SVF Flow Controls Chemical Compatibility Tool (“Tool”) is provided solely as a general reference to assist customers in evaluating material compatibility. The information is offered for informational purposes only and should not be relied upon as the sole basis for selecting any product, material, or equipment for a specific application.
SVF Flow Controls presents the Tool as-is. Chemical compatibility ratings provided through the Tool are based on a 48-hour exposure period only. SVF Flow Controls has no knowledge of, and assumes no responsibility for, the effects of exposure beyond this period. All warranties, including but not limited to any implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose are expressly disclaimed to the maximum extent permitted by law.