Tag Archives: Alloy C276

Hastelloy: Fasteners for phosphoric and sulfuric acid process

Posted on January 23, 2018 by dean

Q: I’m using a pretty corrosive wet process to produce phosphoric acid. It involves taking phosphate rock and the addition of concentrated (93%) sulfuric acid in a series of well-stirred reactor. Any ideas on bolting that won’t corrode my bolts and fasteners? A: Since your process is exposed to both … Continue reading →

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Bolts for Steel Pickling in HCl: Hastelloy and Tantalum

Posted on January 22, 2018 by dean

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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Hastelloy C276 Fasteners for Flue Gas Desulfurization Scrubbers

Posted on January 18, 2018 by dean

Q: I’m operating a FGD (Flue Gas Desulphurization) plant and am experiencing some mild corrosion on my scrubber bolting. I’m currently using Incoloy 825 bolts. It’s mild corrosion but non-the-less I’d like to have it cleared up before I get additional issues. Any suggestions? A: Since scrubber liquids and gases … Continue reading →

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Hastelloy vs Tantalum Bolts for Sulfuric Acid Corrosion in Lithium Extraction

Posted on January 3, 2018 by dean

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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Bolts for municipal waste incinerator: Hastelloy protects from HCl corrosion

Posted on December 12, 2017 by dean

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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Hastelloy bolts for hydro-treating with sour gas – H2S

Posted on November 16, 2017 by dean

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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Incoloy 825 vs Hastelloy C276 for Sour Gas

Posted on November 13, 2017 by dean

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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Choosing a Specialty Material Hose Clamp

Posted on August 29, 2017 by dean

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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Corrosion resistance of Inconel 625 bolts vs Hastelloy C276

Posted on August 28, 2017 by dean

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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Most Common of Hastelloy Fasteners Reviewed

Posted on July 25, 2017 by dean

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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Hastelloy C276 bolts in hot sulfuric acid

Posted on July 12, 2017 by dean

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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Zirconium fasteners exposed to downstream oxidizers

Posted on May 25, 2017 by dean

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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Tantalum bolts for hot phosphoric acid

Posted on May 2, 2017 by dean

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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Duplex 2205 and Hastelloy fasteners in pulp & paper digester

Posted on April 27, 2017 by dean

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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