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    304 SS and hydrogen sulfide

    Mcguire is correct. Also, nickel can consume 15% percent its own volume in hydrogen as it approaches high temperatures. Which can lead to further problems.
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    Effect of manganese in 303SS

    More Mn in any SS has many detrimental effects to surface quality, fluidity, and folding. An increase in Mn with a comparable increase in Si will solve some of these problems. However, what is your application? If you are using 303SS as is with the higher Mn you will find micro-folds which...
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    Use of 316L Stainless Steel in Marine Environment

    If you use 2205 in the future also ask that the PREN # be > 34, and the ferrite # 38-65
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    Stainless Steel bolt corrosion

    Please try a Chrome Alumina (wet), Emerald Green, or any other wet plastique furnace patch. After applying, dry for 30 seconds with a torch, or apply small amount of alcohol and burn off. The exterior of the plastic will harden immediately, protecting the surface of the bolt. The interior will...

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