Materials of Construction-ZeCor™

Introduction

ZeCor™ is a high silicon containing stainless steel similar to other high silicon austenitic stainless steels
such as SX and Saramet. Corrosion data from laboratory studies and plants service confirm corrosion
rates of less than 0.0254 mm/yr (1 mpy) in concentrated hot sulfuric acid.

ZeCor™ can be used for construction of all metal towers, piping, distributors, orifice plates, pump tanks,
mesh pads, etc.

ZeCor™ is available exclusively from Enviro-Chem Systems.

Weldability

ZeCor™ can be welded using basic gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW-TIG) techniques using ZeCor™
filler wire. If done properly the resulting welds have the same corrosion resistance properties as the
parent material.

Weldability is similar to that of 304/316 stainless steel

Materials of Construction - Sandvik SX®

Introduction

Sandvik SX (UNS S32615) is a high silicon containing austenitic stainless steel. It was developed by
Sandvik exclusively for use in concentrated sulphuric acid. Edmeston AB is a wholly owned subsidiary of
Sandvik and introduced SX to the industry in 1985. Edmeston continue to market SX world wide through
its licensees, agents and representatives.

Edmeston has developed a complete standard for pipes, flanges and fittings made of SX. The standard
is based on ASME B 31.3 and covers the size range from DN 25 (1”) up to DN 600 (24”). Flanges are
available in ISO, PN 10 and ANSI B16.5 (150 lb) standards. Larger dimensions and other custom parts
are manufactured according to individual customer needs.
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Properties

Mechanical

Yield Strength (0.2% offset)

20°C 220 N/mm²
minimum

50°C 196 N/mm²

100°C 175 N/mm²

150°C 160 N/mm²

200°C 148 N/mm²

Yield Strength (0.1% offset)

20°C 250 N/mm²
minimum

Tensile Strength 20°C 550-800 N/mm²

Elongation A5 20°C 30%

Hardness, Vickers 160 nom

Physical Properties

Density 7.8 g/cm³

Thermal Conductivity 20°C 11 W/m °C

100°C 13 W/m °C

200°C 14 W/m °C

Specific Heat Capacity 50-100°C 500 J/kg °C

Thermal Expansion 20-100°C 15.0 x 10-6 per °C

20-200°C 15.5 x 10-6 per °C

20-300°C 16.0 x 10-6 per °C

Modulus of Elasticity 20°C 200,000 N/mm²

400°C 170,000 N/mm²

Specifications

Seamless Tube ASTM A213, A312, A530

SS 219711

Plate ASTM A480

 SS 219120

Welded Pipe ASTM A530

Approvals

ASME Code Case 2029-2

The National Swedish Board of Occupational Safety and Health

TÜV Wien, Austria

TÜV Nord, Einzelgutachten

Weldability

As is common for most stainless steel, SX is welded with low heat input. The welding properties are good
and the welds produced are smooth and show a corrosion resistance comparable to that of the base
metal.

Materials of Construction - Saramet®

Introduction

SARAMET is a high silicon containing stainless steel first introduced by Chemetics International Co.
(now Kværner Chemetics) in 1982 for use in hot sulphuric acid. The term 'SARAMET' is an acronym for
"Sulphuric Acid Resistant Alloyed METal". The use of SARAMET in hot strong sulphuric acid is
covered by many end use patents in several countries. Compared to other stainless steels, the higher
corrosion resistance in hot concentrated sulphuric acid is achieved by the high silicon content.

Extensive field data has demonstrated that no significant corrosion occurs in acid velocities exceeding of
3 m/s. Both the parent material and weld deposits exhibit this exceptional corrosion resistance.

New developments have lead to a family of materials being created by alloying the material with different
elements.

SARAMET 23

The original material has been given the designation SARAMET 23    SARAMET
23  SARAMET 13

SARAMET 21

SARAMET 21Ò has reduced alloy content so does not perform as well as SARAMET 23Ò, however, in
some applications it can offer acceptable performance with improved ecomony. SARAMET 21Ò is
recommended for use in 98% H2SO4 at less the 95°C and in 96% H2SO4 at less the 60°C. The material
is not recommended for use below 95% H2SO4
SARAMET 35 was developed to be suitable over a broader range of acid concentrations, particularly in
weaker acids,=.

Composition

In wrought form, SARAMET has the following properties:

Chromium 17-18 wt%

Nickel 17-18 wt%

Silicon 4.5-5.8 wt%

Iron and other alloying elements Balance

Weldability

SARAMET is fully weldable using gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW) and shielded arc welding (SMAW)
techniques as well as PAW and GMAW. Oxyacetylene, carbon arc and SAW cutting and welding
processes are not recommended. Special procedures are required to ensure controlled ferrite formation
in the welding deposit.