CORROSION RESISTANCE

Following list shows the comparison of corrosion resistance performance between AISI 440C stainless steel and AISI 52100 normal bearing steel. Please consult with us regarding any other chemicals not listed below.

CHEMICALS	CONDITION	TEMPERATURE	MATERIALS
CHEMICALS	CONDITION	TEMPERATURE	440C	52100
4-chloridated carbon	dry/wet	normal
Acetic acid
Acetone		normal
Air		normal
Carbonic acid gas
Chloric gas	dry	normal
Chloric gas	wet	100
Hydrochloric acid	75% solution
Hydrogen peroxide
Hydrogen sulfide gas	dry
Hydrogen sulfide gas	wet
Naphtha		normal
Natural water		normal
Nitric acid	thick	normal
Nitric acid	thick	boiling
Sea breeze		normal
Seawater		normal
Seawater	50% solution	normal/boiling
Sulfurous acid	thick	normal
Sulfurous acid	thick	boiling
Sulfurous acid	50% solution	normal/boiling
Sulfurous acid gas	dry
Sulfurous acid gas	wet
Water vapor		100

			not affected
			slightly affected
			affected
			no data available

REMARKS
This comparison list is provided as general guidance for the users. The performance level of corrosion resistance varies, depending upon the conditions of each application. Therefore, we recommend that the user conduct actual testing to see how 440C stainless steel works in the user-specific applications. We are not responsible for any claims taken place in the users' applications without actual and prior testing.