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Q: I’m using HCl in a pickling process and have used Hastelloy C276 bolts to protect my equipment but am still having corrosion issues. Any ideas? A: In pickling processes ferric chloride is created which is a strong oxidizer and most pickling process are at elevated temperatures – Hastelloy C276 … Continue reading

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Q:  I’m running a lithium extraction process where a mineral called spodumene is roasted in a mixture of sulphuric acid (95-97%) at at about 150°C to form lithium sulfate. I’ve to use Hastelloy C276 for some process equipment but I’m still experiencing corrosion. Please help. A:  Hastelloy C276 bolts typically … Continue reading

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Q:  I’m running a municipal solid waste incinerator and am having trouble with corrosion from a combination of hydrochloric acid and sulfuric acid that is derived from chloride and sulfur containing compounds in the waste fuel stream. I was using Duplex steel bolts for the chloride corrosion but they aren’t holding … Continue reading

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Q: I’m running a hydro-treating process that is running at 350-390°C where we’re producing H2S and NH3. Any ideas on a bolt that can handle the temperature and chemicals? A: In this type of process you having to deal with high temperatures and the formation of sulfuric acid (H2SO4) from the H2S especially … Continue reading

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Q: I need bolts for a well pump exposed to sour gas? I’ve currently use Incoloy 825 bolts which works reasonably well, but I’m wondering if there is a better choice that is more economical and could offer equal or better corrosion resistance – any ideas? A: A great nickel alloy bolt … Continue reading

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Oilfields are subjected to a diversity of corrosive elements including carbonic acids, sour gas (H2S), and fracking/stimulant acids such as hydrochloric and hydrofluoric acid. Naphthenic acids and simple organic acids are also found in crude oil extraction. In conjunction to acids, these environments contain sand and other abrasive elements which … Continue reading

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small-worm-driveExtreme bolt offers hose clamps in Titanium and Hastelloy C276. This newsletter overviews the two styles available – worm drive and medium duty – as well as highlight what materials are best for your application. Titanium Grade 2 hose clamps are in stock and available in the sizes shown here. Hastelloy C276 hose clamps are custom made to order … Continue reading

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Q: Inconel 625 and Hastelloy C276 bolts seem to have similar Nickel content. Does this mean these fasteners will perform the same in a corrosive environment? A: Inconel 625 and Hastelloy C276 bolts do offer similar corrosion resistance but Hastelloy C276 has a slight edge in many acidic environements, especially … Continue reading

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Q: I’m working with boiling sulfuric acid and tried Alloy 20 for some of my bolting but am having corrosion. I’m confused as I thought that is what they are best for. Any suggestions. A: You are right Alloy 20 does typically perform very well in sulfuric acid and even … Continue reading

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hastelloy-grades_smallHastelloy alloys have long been the gold standard of corrosion resistant bolts; only out performed by metals like Zirconium and Tantalum. This family of high performance nickel alloys can handle strong acids like hydrochloric, sulfuric, acetic, formic and phosphoric acids, yet each grade actually exhibits its own strengths in dealing with specific acids and niche environments. … Continue reading

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Inline image 1Q: I was planning on using Hastelloy C276 in hot sulfuric acid. It would be approximately 50% concentration around 100F +/- 10 degrees. Will this be okay? I’m just concerned because I read that it cannot handle strong oxidizing environments and I’ll be using it in an application where its … Continue reading

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Q: We are running a steel pickling process are considering switching from a sulfuric acid process to hydrochloric acid. Our system currently uses Inconel 625 bolting. With this be sufficient? A: Inconel 625 is a good material for acid corrosion but for large system of hydrochloric acid, especially with the … Continue reading

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Q: I’m using zirconium fasteners in a sulfuric acid process but they are showing corrosion. I’m not sure why as I’m well below boiling and only using 40% concentration. There may be some downstream contaminants, but not much. Any ideas? A: It is most likely the contaminants that are causing … Continue reading

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Q: I’m using hydrogen fluoride used in a manufacturing process to make refrigerants. I know it’s very corrosive and have tried both hastelloy and inconel fasteners, which I thought were super corrosion resistant. What am I doing wrong because the acid is still eating them? Should I try Tantalum? A: … Continue reading

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Q: I’m working on a on a geothermal energy drilling project. Carbon steel we’re currently using to bolt drilling components is failing from corrosion. We have corrosive an environment with high levels of sulfur and salt, as well as temperatures to 260C. Any suggestions? A: Super Duplex 2507 is often used … Continue reading

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Q: I’m running a semiconductor wet chemical etching process that utilizes 85 % phosphoric acid at around 150-160°C. I need a material that can withstand this process. Super Duplex hex bolts are not cutting it. A: At that particular concentration and temperature high performance nickel alloys like Hastelloy C276 bolts … Continue reading

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Q: We have a pulp & paper digester that is used to cook wood chips in an alkaline solution. The fasteners will be exposed to high temperatures and abrasive conditions. Any suggestions? A: Without knowing the specifics of your process, I can make two general material suggestions. Duplex 2205 fasteners are … Continue reading

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Q: Is there any advantage of using a Hastelloy B3 fastener over a B2 fastener? A: Both Hastelloy B2 and B3 fasteners provide good resistance to non-oxidizing acids, such as hydrochloric acid and sulfuric acid. The only advantages of Hastelloy B3 fasteners over B2, is that they offer enhanced thermal stability … Continue reading

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