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Corrosion
Information
Corrosion Resistance of Various Enclosure Material
Material Type & Suitability
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Suitability |
Material Type |
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Acids |
Alkalis |
Solvents |
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High |
Stainless Steel
Type 316
Stainless Steel Type 304 |
Stainless Steel
Type 316
Stainless Steel Type 304 |
Stainless Steel
Type 316
Stainless Steel Type 304
Fiberglass
Aluminum
Steel - Powder Painted |
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Satisfactory |
Fiberglass
Steel - Power Painted |
Fiberglass |
xxx |
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Limited |
Aluminum |
Aluminum
Steel - Power Painted |
xxx |
Suggested
Applications for Corrosion Resistant Materials
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Material Type |
NEMA
Rating |
Suggested
Application |
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Stainless Steel
304 |
4X |
Indoor/outdoor applications. Ideal for hose-down and wet
areas (e.g. food processing, water treatment, dairies,
breweries, etc.) |
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Stainless Steel
316 |
4X |
Indoor/outdoor applications. Ideal for most all environments
especially marine uses. |
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Aluminum |
4 |
Indoor/outdoor applications. Ideal for marine uses as well
as environments containing solvents, petrochemicals, some
acids and most sulfates and nitrates. |
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