Corrosion of carbon steel in a wet oxygen environment
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For containers filled with wet oxygen, can carbon steel be used for their construction? What is the degree of corrosion associated with it?
Humid and hot climates can easily lead to rapid corrosion; relevant researchers have conducted experiments showing that humidity is the main factor contributing to air corrosion. Therefore, for industrial use, it is recommended to use stainless steel; one must not attempt to use other materials casually, as the consequences can be severe. You can go to any chemical plant and take a look; in humid and hot environments, it’s easy to see the condition of carbon steel equipment as well as the degree of corrosion. And this is even when the oxygen concentration in the air is relatively low. Think about it on your own.