Corrosion of carbon steel by methanol
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Is methanol with a water content of around 100 degrees highly corrosive to carbon steel? What material is good?
Methanol generally contains the acidic substance formic acid during its production process. Its water-absorbing properties cause it to contain a small amount of moisture during storage. Additionally, oxidation by air or bacterial fermentation can result in the formation of small amounts of organic acids. Formaldehyde and formic acid, which are produced when methanol burns, can cause severe corrosion and wear on the metal components of engines.
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