Can 98 acid be handled using 304 pipes and tanks?
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Can 98 acid be handled using 304 pipes and tanks? Is its corrosion resistance better than that of carbon steel?
What you are asking about is likely 98% sulfuric acid; sulfuric acid at this concentration has a very strong corrosive effect on materials. 304 stainless steel does not have good corrosion resistance to strong acids; it is not suitable for storing or transporting 98% sulfuric acid. In contrast, carbon steel exhibits better corrosion resistance to sulfuric acid at low temperatures, but it also encounters problems at high temperatures. High-concentration sulfuric acid is generally stored and transported using materials such as plastic, fiberglass, and fluorinated coatings. .
For 98 acid, using 304 material for pipes and storage tanks is feasible, though the cost is a bit high.
At room temperature, carbon steel can be used for the pipelines and storage tanks of 98 acid