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Introduction
The material selected for sulphuric acid storage tanks will depend on a number of
factors such as:
Tank size
Desired acid quality
Costs
Acid concentration
Storage temperature
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Shell
The materials of construction will depend on the acid concentration, temperature
and composition. The table under the heading Recommended Materials lists the
options for materials of construction. By far the most common material of
construction is carbon steel.
Where iron pickup needs to be minimized stainless steel can be used for the shell
although at considerably higher costs. An alternative to stainless steel is anodically
protecting the tank.
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Linings
Linings can serve to minimize or eliminate corrosion of the tank and reduce
contamination of the acid.
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Phenolic Coatings
Baked phenolic coatings are use to minimize iron pickup and
corrosion in tanks storing 93% H2SO4. The life of this type of coating
is severely limited in 98% to 99% service. Phenolic coatings should
never be exposed to alkaline neutralizations because alkali attacks
phenolic coatings even in dilute concentrations.
The integrity of the lining is dependent on the quality of the surface
preparation and the actual application of the lining. All internal
surfaces must be inspected, degreased and sandblasted. A
thermally cured phenolic coating #P403 of 0.178 mm to 0.254 mm
(0.007 to 0.010 in.) thick is applied using a multi-coat procedure
immediately following sandblasting.
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Glass-lined
Glass-lined storage tanks are used where the acid is extremely pure
and no contamination of the acid is permitted. The storage
requirements for high quality acid are generally small so storage
tanks are generally small.
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Recommended Materials
Acid
Concentration
Temperature
70 to 80%
H2SO4
88 to 100%
H2SO4
0 to 65%
Oleum
Material
< 40C
Carbon Steel
ASTM A131 Gr. B
ASTM A516 Gr. 70
ASTM A573
ASTM A662
Carbon Steel with
phenolic lining
< 40C
Carbon Steel
ASTM A131 Gr. B
ASTM A516 Gr. 70
ASTM A573
ASTM A662
Carbon Steel with
phenolic lining
< 40C
Carbon Steel
ASTM A131 Gr. B
ASTM A516 Gr. 70
ASTM A573
ASTM A662
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