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.
- AExcellent No or minor effect. Recommended.
- BGood Slight effect. Generally suitable.
- CFair Moderate effect. Limited or conditional use — contact us.
- DNot 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 | A Excellent |
| Nylon | — No Data |
| PVDF (Kynar®) | B Good |
Fittings
How Nitrous Acid works with the plastics used for tank fittings.
| Material | Rating |
|---|---|
| HDPE | — No Data |
| PVC | A Excellent |
| CPVC | A Excellent |
| Polypropylene | A Excellent |
| PVDF | B Good |
Gaskets & O-Rings
How Nitrous Acid works with gasket and O-ring materials.
| Material | Rating |
|---|---|
| Buna-N | — No Data |
| EPDM | A Excellent |
| Viton® | B Good |
Metals
How Nitrous Acid works with the metals used for fittings and bolts.
| Material | Rating |
|---|---|
| 316 Stainless Steel | B Good |
| Hastelloy | — No Data SEVERE EFFECT |
| Titanium | — No Data |
| Aluminum | — No Data SEVERE EFFECT |