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Q: What fastener material is best for boiling sulfuric acid? A: Generally speaking, for 20-40% concentrations, Alloy 20 bolts will be the best bet for an economic solution. For all other concentrations in boiling H2SO4 you would have to use tantalum bolts, which can be costly. Though Hastelloy bolts work … Continue reading

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Q: I was thinking of ordering some Duplex Zeron 100 bolts for some mild sulfuric acid. How does that compare to Alloy 20? My alloy 20 bolts are suffering some mild corrosion. A: Zeron bolts do offer a higher level of general resistance to corrosive environments compared to grades 2205 … Continue reading

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Q: How does 254 SMO compare with Alloy 20 and AL6XN? Can it handle sulfuric acid? A: To answer your first question, I’ve ranked each of these specialty alloys in terms of their  general corrosion resistance to sulfuric acid: 1. Alloy 20 Most 2. AL6XN Moderate 3. 254 SMO Least … Continue reading

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Q: I have a hot sulfuric acid application that utilizes approximately 25-32% sulfuric acid. I really need a corrosion resistant bolt but due to the vastness of the operation, I’m wondering if there is a lower cost option than Hastelloy. A: For hot sulfuric acid in your concentration range, we … Continue reading

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