Halogenated Acids
HCl, HF, HBr & HI
Heat Exchangers -HF / Piranha Acid
Michael · · 1 reply
Hello, Im interested in the Ultramet CPT technology for two different heat exchanger services. I need one heat excahnger to cool HF ( 40% hydroflouric acid and nitric acid). The other heat exchanger I need for a piranha…
Valves for HCl
James Sullivan · · 1 reply
Hello, My application deals with hot hydrochloric acid (HCl) at about 27% and 50C. Typically we use Hastelloy ball valves and Hastelloy plug valves but after a few months it is impossible to get leak tight shutoff or…
PTFE Lined Thermowells
JohnM · · 1 reply
Hi, I have an application that I am wondering if the Ultra-Metal tantalum surfaces is a good solution for. I have several thermowells in a very corrosive HCl environment (80C, 20%). From a corrosion point of view, it…
Pump Impellers for HCl
John Silva · · 1 reply
Hi, I have an applications where pump impellers are getting corroded badly from HCl in a mining type application. There are no solids or particulates in the stream when the HCl is in contact with the pump. We have tried…
Tantalum Corrosion Resistance to HCl
David Hessler · · 1 reply
Hello, I have an application that utilizes HCl at a concentration of about 32% and at 120C. I have tried Hastelloy C276 but the corrosion rate is too fast and polymer liners are not possible as the HCl vapors see to…