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Coppercoat in HF Alklations units

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stopsunset

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Jul 26, 2004
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I've seen that a copper based thread lubricant is not recommended for use in HF alkylation units, rather a Nickel base anti seize compound is recommended. Why is that? I've heard that for marine applications to prevent a galvanic cell from forming but not HF units.Thanks
 
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