Chromic Acid 10% Storage Tanks & Chemical Compatibility

At a glance

HDPE is the most economical tank material for Chromic Acid 10%, rated Excellent. PVDF (Kynar®) is also rated Good or better. Avoid polypropylene tanks, polypropylene fittings, Buna-N gaskets and aluminum hardware. 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	Not Recommended
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	Not Recommended
PVDF	Excellent

Gaskets & O-Rings

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

Material	Rating
Buna-N	Not Recommended
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	Not Recommended

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CHROMIC ACID 10% Chemical Compatibility