NITROUS ACID Chemical Compatibility

NITROUS ACID INFO

At a glance

Polypropylene is the most economical tank material for Nitrous Acid, rated Excellent. PVDF (Kynar®) is also rated Good or better.

  • 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 Nitrous Acid works with the plastics used to make our storage tanks.

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

Fittings

How Nitrous Acid works with the plastics used for tank fittings.

Material Rating
HDPE No Data
PVC Excellent
CPVC Excellent
Polypropylene Excellent
PVDF Good

Gaskets & O-Rings

How Nitrous Acid works with gasket and O-ring materials.

Material Rating
Buna-N No Data
EPDM Excellent
Viton® Good

Metals

How Nitrous Acid works with the metals used for fittings and bolts.

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