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Titanium for hydrogen

Thread starter Harg
Start date Jul 4, 2005

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Jul 4, 2005

Harg

Chemical

Here are my service conditions:
99+ % Hydrogen, 30 bar (440 psi), about 80 C (176 F).
Saturated with water vapor, less than 1% oxygen, traces (ppm?)of fluoride.

We have experienced corrosion on standard titanium pipes. Any suggestions on what Ti alloy may work under these circumstances?