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Corrosion Chart

The primary considerations in specifying The media being measured must be compatible instrument are recommended in applications with
or purchasing a pressure gauge are the with the wetted parts of the pressure instrument. pulsation or vibration. These recommendations
accuracy required and the media to be used To use the chart below, locate the media whose are only a guide, as service life is dependent on
in its application. This corrosion chart has pressure is to be measured and select a suitable temperature, concentrations, catalysts that may
material from those available. This is a simplified be added, or other conditions beyond our control.
been prepared to assist you in the selection chart and assumes the media temperature is below Consult customer service for specific applications
of the gauge material that is best for your 200°F except for media with an* which must be and for any media not listed.
installation requirement. below 100°F. Throttling devices and/or a liquid filled

Pressure Instrument Pressure Instrument Pressure Instrument

Material Material Material
Diaphragm seals**

Diaphragm seals**

Diaphragm seals**
Brass or bronze

Brass or bronze

Brass or bronze
316 SS

316 SS

316 SS
Monel

Monel

Monel
MEDIA MEDIA MEDIA
Steel

Steel

Steel
APPLICATION APPLICATION APPLICATION

Acetone* • • • Crude Oil (Sour) • Oxygen (Gas)(1) • • •

Acetic Acid <40% • Crude Oil (Sweet) • • Palmitic Acid >99%* •
Acetic Anhydride • Ethyl Acetate • • • Phosphoric Acid <80%* •
Acetylene (Dry) • • Ethylene Oxide >99%* • • • Picric Acid <10% •
Acrolein 100% • Ferric Chloride <40% • Propane (Dry) DOT Quality • • • •
Air • • • • Ferric Sulfate <10% • Sea Water (Flowing) •
Alcohol, Ethyl • • • Ferrous Chloride <30% • Silver Nitrate <70% •
Alum. Chloride >10% • Ferrous Sulfate <50% • Sodium Bicarbonate <20% • •
Alum. Sulfate 10-50% • Fluorine Gas (Dry) No Air • Sodium Bisulfate <30% •
Ammonia Gas (Dry) • • Formaldehyde <95% • • Sodium Carbonate <40% • •
Ammonium Chloride <40% • Formic Acid* • Sodium Chromate <60% • • • •
Ammonium Nitrate <50% • Freons • • Sodium Cyanide* • •
Ammonium Sulfate <60% • Furfural <10% • Sodium Hydroxide < 40% •
Aniline>99% • Gasoline (Flowing) • • Sodium Hypochlorite <25% •
Argon • • • • Glycerin >99% • • • • Sodium Phosphate,Tri <60% • • •
Beer • Hydrobromic Acid • Sodium Silicate <50% • • •
Benzidine >99% • Hydrochloric Acid • Sodium Sulfide <50% •
Benzene <50% • • Hydrofluoric Acid • Stannous Chloride <10% •
Benzoic Acid <70% • Hydrofluosilic Acid • Steam (Use siphon) • • • •
Boric Acid <25% • Hydrogen(2) • • Stearic Acid •
Bromine (Dry) • Hydrogen Peroxide <50% • Sulfur Dioxide (Dry) >99% •
Butane • • • • Kerosene • • • • Sulfur Trioxide (Dry) >99% •
Butyric Acid <10% • Lactic Acid <70%*(2) • Sulfuric Acid •
Calcium Chloride <80% • Magnesium Chloride <40% • Tannic Acid <80% • • •
Calcium Hydroxide <50% • Mercury >99% • Tartaric Acid <50% • •
Carbon Dioxide • • • • Milk • Tin Chloride (ous) <10% •
Carbon Monoxide (Dry) >99% • • • Naphtha >99% • • • • Toluene >99% • • • •
Chlorine (Dry) • Naphthalene >99% • • Turpentine >98% • • • •
Chlorine (Moist) • Nickel Chloride >99% • Water (tap) • • •
Chloroform (Dry) • • Nitric Acid <95%* • Whiskey •
Chromic Acid • Nitrogen • • • • Zinc Chloride <25%* •
Citric Acid 10-50% • Oleic Acid • • Zinc Sulphate <40% •
Corn Oil • Oxalic Acid* •

(1) Monel and 316 stainless steel are acceptable for oxygen service, provided the instru- *Media temperature must be below 100°F.
ment has been cleaned for service and is free from oil. Order variation X6B. **Any standard Bourdon tube or bellows material may be used in conjunction with a diaphragm
(2) Over 1000 psi–entire system must be 316 stainless steel. seal (with bellows use a Viton or Kalrez diaphragm ), but the gauge selection should take into
consideration the corrosive environment in which it is to operate.
Table revised June 1st, 2005