I want to create a buffer tank for ammonia; what transparent material can meet the requirements?
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I want to create a buffer tank for ammonia, with a water bath jacket on the outside, to liquefy ammonia and produce liquid ammonia. If a transparent material is desired to facilitate the observation of the volume of liquid ammonia, then which transparent material can meet the requirement of withstanding a pressure of 1 MPa without causing corrosion of the material?
Using special glass or high-performance polycarbonate (PC) materials can meet your requirements. These materials have good transparency, can withstand a certain pressure (1 MPa), and exhibit good chemical resistance to ammonia, making them resistant to corrosion. Special glasses such as borosilicate glass have higher pressure and chemical resistance, making them suitable for use in chemical processes. High-performance polycarbonate materials, although with a slightly lower pressure resistance, can still reach 1 MPa, while offering good impact resistance. It is recommended to choose the appropriate material based on actual needs. .
This is a pressure vessel; seek professional design and construction services； Ammonia is still toxic and can also burn
The standard practice in industry is to equip stainless steel containers with level gauges, which also enable automated remote monitoring. If you want transparency, you have to go and see it in person – it’s like aliens invading Earth with close-combat weapons