Tantalum heat exchangers bring enduring benefits Typically, heat exchangers are fabricated from steel, tantalum and other metals, glass or graphite. However, when dealing with diluted H2SO4(sulfuric acid), HCI(hydrochloric acid), H3PO4(phosphoric acid) and HNO3(nitric acid), construction materials list can be tantalum, fluoropolymers, glass and graphite. Along with how well they handle corrosive H2SO4(sulfuric acid), HCI(hydrochloric acid), H3PO4(phosphoric acid) and HNO3(nitric acid) , these construction materials will be highly influence by variations in-temp, concentration level or the pH of the process stream. Also, some materials are more sensible to thermal and mechanical shock. Specific applications have their own set of characteristics process that can substantially affect different materials. Due to high level of corrosion, metallic substances are not suitable for acid production and further concentrated. So tantalum is the first choice for heat exchangers for sulphuric acid reclamation and concentration in the chemical industry. As Tantalum is the most corrosion resistant, used for construction material today in heat exchangers. Non metal materials, glass or graphite are often separated due to their own properties, for eg, In pharma industry where the very much cleanliness is required.
CrystalTCS have tantalum heat exchangers that offer the exceptionally high corrosion resistance at a much lower cost. The combined benefits of lower cost, long lifetime and minimum maintenance requirements result in consequently lower total cost compared to heat exchangers made of high-grade alloys, graphite, silicon or glass. The high chemical or corrosion resistance and robust design minimize the service needs. The only required maintenance is a cleaning in place procedure if the heat exchanger is