CHROMIC ACID 10% Chemical Compatibility

CHROMIC ACID is used in Chrome Plating, making of Ceramic Glazes and colored glass.

At a glance

HDPE is the most economical tank material for Chromic Acid 10%, rated Excellent. PVDF (Kynar®) is also rated Good or better. Rated Fair (contact us before use): EPDM gaskets.

  • Excellent No or minor effect. Recommended.
  • Good Slight effect. Generally suitable.
  • Fair Moderate effect. Limited or conditional use — contact us.
  • Not Recommended Severe effect. Do not use.
  • No Data Not tested. Contact us before use.

Tank Resins

How Chromic Acid 10% works with the plastics used to make our storage tanks.

Material Rating
HDPE Excellent
Polypropylene No Data SEVERE EFFECT
Nylon No Data
PVDF (Kynar®) Excellent

Fittings

How Chromic Acid 10% works with the plastics used for tank fittings.

Material Rating
HDPE Excellent
PVC Excellent
CPVC Excellent
Polypropylene No Data SEVERE EFFECT
PVDF Excellent

Gaskets & O-Rings

How Chromic Acid 10% works with gasket and O-ring materials.

Material Rating
Buna-N No Data SEVERE EFFECT
EPDM Fair
Viton® Good

Metals

How Chromic Acid 10% works with the metals used for fittings and bolts.

Material Rating
316 Stainless Steel Good
Hastelloy Excellent
Titanium No Data
Aluminum No Data SEVERE EFFECT