I think ive found what i need thank you. The humidity of the air was much higher than it was supposed to be due to a defective part, which should account for the increase in corrosion. Is there a free database where I could reference these corrosion rates? I need to reference stainless steel...
Does anybody know where I could access a free database for corrosion rates for common iron alloys (I need stainless steel AISI 304 and 316, and carbon steel ASTM A516, corrosion rates for sulfonic acid)
50 mpy does seem quite high. the humidity in the air appears to negatively affect the corrosion, though I have not tested exactly why. I was told when the part was purchased that it would hold up fine, but it is showing signs of failure after just a few months. The sulfonic acid concentration...
I have a vessel encased in ASTM A-516 Grd 60 carbon steel. If I were to pump an Ester through it (at moderate speeds and temperature) and also pump filtered air (no moisture removed), should i expect significant corrosion within a reasonable timeframe?
