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Material of Construction

07/02/2011 9:42 AM

Would like to know whether pump with same Material of Construction (MOC) can be used for pumping Sodium hypochlorite and sulphuric acid.And if so, MOC details may be furnished

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Re: Material of Construction

07/02/2011 6:03 PM

Probably.

What is the temperature and concentration of the sulphuric acid?

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07/02/2011 10:04 PM

The temperature is ambient temperature ie 25 to 32 deg.C and concentration is 98%.

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07/04/2011 4:16 AM

For a pump that does not rely on close-running clearances (eg open-impeller centrif), and assuming dilute (less than 15%) NAOCl, you might be OK with 316ss, although Duplex ss (eg 904L, 2205, 2507, etc) would be better. Otherwise you'll need to be looking at something like Hastelloy C. Since the temperature is low, plastics might be a better choice, eg PVDF or HDPE. It would be best to get a recommendation from your pump supplier.

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07/02/2011 6:18 PM

Many pump manufacturers include corrosion charts in their catalog appendices. From them, you can look for materials that do well with both chemicals. Some plastics will probably work.

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Re: Material of Construction

07/03/2011 8:02 AM

Fron NORTON "material selection guide":

Sodium hypochlorite 5% 60 deg F = SS 316 has good resistance

Sulfuric acid 93% 70 deg F = unsatisfactory , better use Viton coated metals

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