Stainless steel resistance table
The corrosion resistance information contained within this table is indicative only.
All data is based on reactions noted at an ambient temperature of 20°C. Higher temperatures will generally reduce the corrosion resistance of the materials.
Typical factors that affect material selection:
- type(s) of chemical(s) and % composition in the liquid
- concentration percentages
- contact time with trough system
- temperatures of liquid flowing into the trough
- flushing system employed o clear liquids from the system
- type of cleaning agent (see Care & Maintenance)
- grate, locking mechnism and trash basket materials
- sealant for compatibility, if applicable
Test samples should be used for final determination of chemical resistance, contact ACO.
![]() | Recommended |
![]() | Suitable, contact ACO for further advice |
![]() | Not recommended |
![]() | No data available |
Reagent | Stainless Steel 304 | Stainless Steel 316 |
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Acetic Acid 20% | ![]() | ![]() |
Acetic Acid 80% | ![]() | ![]() |
Acetone | ![]() | ![]() |
Alcohol (Methyl or Ethyl) | ![]() | ![]() |
Aluminium Chloride | ![]() | ![]() |
Aluminium Sulphate | ![]() | ![]() |
Ammonia Gas (Dry) | ![]() | ![]() |
Ammonium Chloride | ![]() | ![]() |
Ammonium Hydroxide | ![]() | ![]() |
Ammonium Nitrate | ![]() | ![]() |
Ammonium Phosphate | ![]() | ![]() |
Ammonium Sulphate | ![]() | ![]() |
Ammonium Sulphide | ![]() | ![]() |
Amyl Chloride | ![]() | ![]() |
Aniline | ![]() | ![]() |
Barium Chloride | ![]() | ![]() |
Barium Hydroxide 10% | ![]() | ![]() |
Barium Sulphate | ![]() | ![]() |
Barium Sulphide | ![]() | ![]() |
Beer | ![]() | ![]() |
Beet Sugar Liquors | ![]() | ![]() |
Benzene | ![]() | ![]() |
Benzoic Acid | ![]() | ![]() |
Bleach -12.5%Active C1 | ![]() | ![]() |
Boric Acid | ![]() | ![]() |
Bromic Acid | ![]() | ![]() |
Bromine Water | ![]() | ![]() |
Butane | ![]() | ![]() |
Calcium Carbonate | ![]() | ![]() |
Calcium Chloride | ![]() | ![]() |
Calcium Hydroxide | ![]() | ![]() |
Calcium Hypochlorite | ![]() | ![]() |
Calcium Sulphate | ![]() | ![]() |
Cane Sugar Liquors | ![]() | ![]() |
Carbon Acid | ![]() | ![]() |
Carbon Bisulphide | ![]() | ![]() |
Carbon Dioxide | ![]() | ![]() |
Carbon Monoxide | ![]() | ![]() |
Carbon Tetrachloride | ![]() | ![]() |
Caustic Potash | ![]() | ![]() |
Caustic Soda | ![]() | ![]() |
Chloride (Dry) | ![]() | ![]() |
Chloride (Wet) | ![]() | ![]() |
Chloroacetic Acid | ![]() | ![]() |
Chlorobenzene | ![]() | ![]() |
Chloroform | ![]() | ![]() |
Chrome Acid 50% | ![]() | ![]() |
Chromic Acid 10% | ![]() | ![]() |
Citric Acid | ![]() | ![]() |
Copper Chloride | ![]() | ![]() |
Copper Cyanide | ![]() | ![]() |
Copper Nitrate | ![]() | ![]() |
Copper Sulphate | ![]() | ![]() |
Cottonseed Oil | ![]() | ![]() |
Cresol | ![]() | ![]() |
Cyclohexanone | ![]() | ![]() |
Cyclorexanol | ![]() | ![]() |
Dimethyleanine | ![]() | ![]() |
Dionylphalate | ![]() | ![]() |
Disodium Phosphate | ![]() | ![]() |
Distilled Water | ![]() | ![]() |
Ethyl Acetate | ![]() | ![]() |
Ethylene Chloride | ![]() | ![]() |
Ethylene Glycol | ![]() | ![]() |
Ethylene Glycol | ![]() | ![]() |
Ferric Sulphate | ![]() | ![]() |
Fluorene Gas (Wet) | ![]() | ![]() |
Formaldehyde (37%) | ![]() | ![]() |
Formic Acid (90%) | ![]() | ![]() |
Freon 12 | ![]() | ![]() |
Fruit Juices and Pulp | ![]() | ![]() |
Furfural | ![]() | ![]() |
Gasoline (Refined) | ![]() | ![]() |
Glucose | ![]() | ![]() |
Glycerine | ![]() | ![]() |
Hydrobromic Acid (20%) | ![]() | ![]() |
Hydrochloric Acid (40%) | ![]() | ![]() |
Hydrocyanic Acid | ![]() | ![]() |
Hydrogen Peroxide (90%) | ![]() | ![]() |
Hydroquinone | ![]() | ![]() |
Hypochlorous Acid | ![]() | ![]() |
Iodine | ![]() | ![]() |
Kerosene | ![]() | ![]() |
Lactic Acid 25% | ![]() | ![]() |
Linseed Oil | ![]() | ![]() |
Liqueurs | ![]() | ![]() |
Magnesium Chloride | ![]() | ![]() |
Magnesium Sulphate | ![]() | ![]() |
Maleic Acid | ![]() | ![]() |
Methyl Chloride | ![]() | ![]() |
Methyl Ethyl Ketone | ![]() | ![]() |
Milk | ![]() | ![]() |
Minerals Oils | ![]() | ![]() |
Muriatic Acid | ![]() | ![]() |
Nickel Chloride | ![]() | ![]() |
Nickel Sulphate | ![]() | ![]() |
Oils and Fats | ![]() | ![]() |
Oleic Acid | ![]() | ![]() |
Oleum | ![]() | ![]() |
Oxalic Acid | ![]() | ![]() |
Palmitic Acid 10% | ![]() | ![]() |
Perchloric Acid 10% | ![]() | ![]() |
Perchloric Acid 70% | ![]() | ![]() |
Petroleum Oils (Sour) | ![]() | ![]() |
Phenol 5% | ![]() | ![]() |
Phosphorous Trichloride | ![]() | ![]() |
Photographic Solutions | ![]() | ![]() |
Picric Acid | ![]() | ![]() |
Plating Solutions | ![]() | ![]() |
Potassium Carbonate | ![]() | ![]() |
Potassium Chloride | ![]() | ![]() |
Potassium Cyanide | ![]() | ![]() |
Potassium Dichromate | ![]() | ![]() |
Potassium Hydroxide | ![]() | ![]() |
Potassium Permanganate | ![]() | ![]() |
Potassium Sulphate | ![]() | ![]() |
Propane Gas | ![]() | ![]() |
Propyl Alcohol | ![]() | ![]() |
Sea Water | ![]() | ![]() |
Sewage | ![]() | ![]() |
Silver Nitrate | ![]() | ![]() |
Silver Sulphate | ![]() | ![]() |
Sodium Bicarbonate | ![]() | ![]() |
Sodium Bisulphite | ![]() | ![]() |
Sodium Carbonate | ![]() | ![]() |
Sodium Cyanide | ![]() | ![]() |
Sodium Ferrocyanide | ![]() | ![]() |
Sodium Hydroxide | ![]() | ![]() |
Sodium Hypochlorite | ![]() | ![]() |
Sodium Sulphate | ![]() | ![]() |
Sodium Sulphide | ![]() | ![]() |
Sodium Sulphite | ![]() | ![]() |
Sodium Thiosulphate | ![]() | ![]() |
Stannous Chloride | ![]() | ![]() |
Stearic Acid | ![]() | ![]() |
Sulphite Liquor | ![]() | ![]() |
Sulphurous Acid | ![]() | ![]() |
Sulphur | ![]() | ![]() |
Sulphur Dioxide (Dry) | ![]() | ![]() |
Sulphur Dioxide (Wet) | ![]() | ![]() |
Sulphuric Acid 50% | ![]() | ![]() |
Sulphuric Acid 70% | ![]() | ![]() |
Sulphuric Acid 93% | ![]() | ![]() |
Tannic Acid | ![]() | ![]() |
Tanning Liquors | ![]() | ![]() |
Tartaric Acid | ![]() | ![]() |
Toluene | ![]() | ![]() |
Trichloroethylene | ![]() | ![]() |
Triethanolamine | ![]() | ![]() |
Trisodium Phosphate | ![]() | ![]() |
Turpentine | ![]() | ![]() |
Urea | ![]() | ![]() |
Urine | ![]() | ![]() |
Vinegar | ![]() | ![]() |
Water (Fresh) | ![]() | ![]() |
Water (Mine) | ![]() | ![]() |
Water (Salt) | ![]() | ![]() |
Whisky | ![]() | ![]() |
Wines | ![]() | ![]() |
Xylene | ![]() | ![]() |
Zinc Chloride | ![]() | ![]() |
Zinc Sulphate | ![]() | ![]() |