Alloy 20 is a type of allow that is primarily made up of iron, but also contains nickel and chromium stainless steel. Designed primarily to help with products involving sulfuric acid, alloy 20 is ideal for many industrial industries.There are three main advantages that are associated with using alloy 20 in a work or manufacturing environment.

1. Able to Resist Corrosion

The primary advantage of using alloy 20 in a manufacturing setting is that it is able to resist corrosion, almost completely. The main acids that alloy 20 is able to resist include nitric acid, phosphoric acid, and chloric acid. The reason why the ability to resist corrosion is such an advantage is because it allows manufacturing processes that involve these acids to be completed without having to worry about whether or not the machinery itself that is performing the manufacturing task will break down.

Without this resistance to corrosion, constant checks and replacements would be needed in order to make sure that the machines that are used to perform the manufacturing do not fail and cause a hazard to the workplace.

Another reason why corrosion resistance is important is because it allows the manufacturing company to save money. If a company uses alloy 20 rather than another metal, they will have to pay less for replacements and repairs.

2. Easy to Fabricate

Alloy 20 tends to be an easy material to work with. This means that less time and effort needs to be put into turning raw alloy 20 into bars or plates. Due to the reduced amount of time that it takes for alloy 20 to be molded, it tends to be one of the cheaper materials that is available for manufacturing. Using alloy 20 can help manufacturers gain the corrosion resistance that they need without having to break their budget and eventually charge customers more. 

3. Perfect for Pipes

Alloy 20 can be used for a wide variety of things including food storage containers and cutting tables. However, one of the most notorious things that alloy 20 is used for is pipes. Because alloy 20 is durable, resistant, and takes a while to corrode, it makes the perfect piping material for industrial industries. Alloy 20 is also ideal for industries that specialize in processing food, gasoline, pharmaceuticals, plastics, explosives, synthetic fibers, and other chemicals.

For more information about alloy 20 or alloy 20 pipes, contact an alloy 20 expert at James Duva Inc.