Material issues with liquid chlorine equipment
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I want to make a small component that will be in contact with liquid chlorine. I plan to use 1Cr13 material for it. Is this material suitable? Seeking guidance
Our unit uses PP for submersed applications, and copper pipes for pipelines.
Chlorine is corrosive to stainless steel (whether it is dry or wet chlorine); it is not clear whether there is a difference between austenitic and martensitic stainless steel in this regard, so it is recommended not to use it. For metal materials, Q345E is generally recommended. For high-quality requirements, you can opt for STL alloy.
For chlorine pipelines, 16Mn seamless pipes are sufficient