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ACO Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel Explained
Stainless steel is the name given to a wide
range of steels which have the characteristics
of greatly enhanced corrosion resistance over
conventional mild and low alloy steels.
The enhanced corrosion resistance of stainless
steel essentially comes from the addition of at
least 11% chromium, however most stainless
steels commonly used contain around 18%
chromium. Other significant alloying elements
include nickel and for superior corrosion
resistant properties, molybdenum.
For ACO Building Drainage applications, the
principal properties of stainless steel may be
summarised as follows:
Durable and corrosion resistant in highly
aggressive environments.
Hygienic, easily cleaned surfaces.
Unlike all other grades of stainless steels,
therefore chromium, but a number of other
Aesthetically attractive surface finish.
austenitic grades are non-magnetic and as a
elements including nickel, molybdenum and
consequence magnetic particles are not
nitrogen also contribute to the corrosion
Good forming and fabrication
characteristics.
Excellent strength and resistance to
oxidisation at high temperatures.
attracted to the system surfaces which
resistance properties of stainless steels. Other
otherwise would encourage both
alloying elements may also be added to
contamination and corrosion.
Ferritic, Martensitic and bluplex stainless
All these make stainless steel an obvious first
steels are unsuitable for drainage products.
enhance the corrosion resistance in particular
environments.
Stainless steels must oxidise in order to form
the passive, chromium-rich oxide film.
choice material for demanding applications.
Stainless steels have a very strong tendency to
Stainless Steel Families
Stainless steel is used across a wide spectrum
of engineering applications and this has led to
the development of the vast range of different
types of stainless steels that are now
available.
Stainless Steel Corrosion
Resistance
agents are needed for passivation - air and
The single most important property of
water are sufficient to passivate stainless
stainless steels and the reason for their
steels and indeed, this oxide film is
existence and widespread use, is their natural
spontaneously regenerated when exposed to
corrosion resistance. In spite of their name,
oxygen. An important factor to note is that the
stainless steels can both ‘stain’ and corrode if
passive film is self-healing, so when the
used incorrectly.
Austenitic Stainless Steel is the most widely
used and encompasses the generic 304 and
316 grades of material. These materials are
used in the ACO Building Drainage
manufacturing process and are ideal for
applications including food processing, leisure,
The reason for the good corrosion properties is
due to the formation of a very thin, invisible
oxide film that forms on the surface of the
material in oxidising environments such as the
atmosphere and water.
dairy, brewing, pharmaceutical, chemical and
This film is a chromium-rich oxide which
petrochemical industries.
protects the steel from attack in aggressive
304 grade stainless steels contain around
18% chromium and 10% nickel and provides
excellent corrosion resistance. For applications
where superior corrosion resistance properties
are required under extreme conditions
particularly where chlorides are involved, 316
grade stainless steels are used and contain
around 17% chromium, 12% nickel and 2.2%
molybdenum.
passivate and only a small amount of oxidising
environments. As chromium is added to a
steel, a rapid reduction in the corrosion rate is
observed because of this protective film. In
order to obtain a compact and continuous
passive film, a chromium content of at least
11% is required. Passivity increases fairly
rapidly with increasing chromium content up
to about 17% chromium.
The most important alloying element is
material is cut or machined or, should
chemical or mechanical damage occur, the
passive film will ‘heal’ or re-passivate in
oxidising environments - unlike a painted
finish on mild steel.
Selection of the correct grade of material for
each application is an important factor in the
design process. It is important to note that
even 316 grades of stainless steel are not
immune to all kinds of chemical attack; use of
reducing solutions such as hydrochloric and
sulphuric acids particularly when in
concentrated and/or hot form, requires careful
consideration. See corrosion resistance chart
on pages 46 and 47.
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ACO Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel Finishing Processes
A stainless steel finish should appear clean,
corrosion resistance. In spite of their name,
smooth and faultless. This is obvious when the
stainless steels can both ‘stain’ and corrode if
steel is used for such purposes demanding
used incorrectly.
stringent hygiene or decorative trim
applications, but a fine surface finish is also
crucial in respect to its corrosion resistant
properties.
The corrosion resistance properties of stainless
The reason for the good corrosion properties is
mixture of nitric acid and hydrofluoric acid.
The second phase is passivation and in many
ways is similar to the pickling process. During
this process the components are placed in a
due to the formation of a very thin, invisible
bath containing only nitric acid. This treatment
oxide film that forms on the surface of the
strengthens the passive layer and also
material in oxidising environments such as the
removes any iron impurities that may have
atmosphere and water.
become embedded in the surface of the
steel are achieved by the spontaneous
stainless steel during the manufacturing
formation of a very thin chromium-rich oxide
process.
layer over the surface of the material.
ACO Pickle Passivation Plant
This treatment is important where mechanical
Unfortunately, surface defects and
cleaning of the components has taken place
imperfections introduced during the
with the use of wire brushes, grinding wheels
manufacturing process may drastically disturb
and files where iron particles from other
the self healing process of the passive layer
materials may contaminate the stainless steel
and subsequently reduce the corrosion
surface.
resistance of the material.
Electropolishing
In the manufacturing process it is welding that
creates the greatest challenge to corrosion
resistance.
All ACO Building Drainage products are
subjected to specialised treatment to ensure
Untreated Stainless Steel
the material retains the maximum resistance
to corrosion.
The chemical processing methods used in the
ACO Building Drainage process are pickle
passionate and eltropolishing. ACO resources
include the largest pickle passivation plant in
Electropolishing is ideal for producing a
Europe.
uniform, highly reflective lustre with an
Pickle Passivation
complex product contours. This is a well
The standard ACO Building Drainage
an electro-chemical process which is
essentially the reverse of electroplating.
extremely smooth finish even on the most
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After welding stainless steel, a bluish high
temperature oxide film can be seen which has
proven method of polishing and is achieved by
substantially inferior corrosion protection
manufacturing process uses the pickle
properties compared to the original passive
passivation chemical finishing process to
layer. Immediately beneath this blue oxide film
restore the products to their full optimum
is a thin layer of chromium depleted metal
corrosion resistant state without damaging the
which makes the metal surface susceptible to
surface finish. This is considered the best
corrosion. Post weld treatment is, therefore,
method for cleaning welded joints.
The components are immersed in a bath of
electrolyte containing phosphoric acid where
the components become the anode of a direct
current electrical circuit. The process is
characterised by the selective attack on the
very important to restore the corrosion
surface of the components whereby
protection properties and is effectively
upstanding roughnesses are preferentially
achieved by removing the blue high
dissolved and will yield a progressively
temperature oxide film and chromium depleted
smoother, brighter surface.
layer to restore the surface of the material.
This ‘cleaning’ is essentially a controlled
For pharmaceutical and food processing
corrosion process using chemicals, this will
industries, bacterial resistance is
restore not only its original corrosion
considerably improved by the electropolishing
resistance performance but also the high
process.
quality aesthetics.
Pickle Passivation is a two-phase process.
Pickling removes both the bluish high
Certain gratings within the ACO Building
The single most important property of
temperature oxide film and the chromium
Drainage range are electropolished as
stainless steels and the reason for their
depleted layer and is achieved by placing the
standard. All stainless steel products can be
existence and widespread use, is their natural
components in a pickling bath containing a
electropolished if required to special order.
ACO Stainless Steel
Corrosion Resistance Chart
Stainless
Steel
304
Stainless
Steel
316
EPDM
Neoprene
Gasket
Viton
Gasket
Acetic Acid 20%
l
l
l
?
l
Carbon Tetrachloride
?
?
x
x
l
Acetic Acid 80%
l
l
l
x
l
Caustic Potash
l
l
l
~
l
Acetone
l
l
l
l
x
Caustic Soda
l
l
l
l
l
Alcohol (Methyl or Ethyl) l
l
l
l
?
Chloride (Dry)
?
?
l
x
l
x
x
x
x
?
Reagent
Reagent
Stainless
Steel
304
Stainless
Steel
316
EPDM
Neoprene
Gasket
Viton
Gasket
Aluminium Chloride
?
?
l
l
l
Chloride (Wet)
Aluminium Sulphate
l
l
l
l
l
Chloraocetic Acid
~
l
?
x
l
Ammonia Gas (Dry)
l
l
~
l
~
Chlorobenzene
l
l
x
x
l
l
l
Chloroform
?
?
x
x
l
x
?
x
l
Ammonium Chloride
?
?
l
Ammonium Hydroxide
l
l
l
l
l
Chrome Acid 50%
x
Ammonium Nitrate
l
l
l
l
l
Chromic Acid 10%
l
l
x
x
l
?
l
l
l
l
l
Ammonium Phosphate
l
l
l
l
l
Citric Acid
Ammonium Sulphate
?
l
l
l
l
Copper Chloride
x
x
l
l
~
~
~
Copper Cyanide
l
l
l
l
l
?
Copper Nitrate
l
l
~
l
l
x
l
Copper Sulphate
l
l
l
l
l
Cottonseed Oil
~
~
x
l
l
Cresol
~
~
Cyclohexanone
?
l
Cyclorexanol
~
~
~
~
Ammonium Sulphide
l
l
~
Amyl Chloride
l
l
x
Aniline
l
l
?
Barium Chloride
l
l
l
l
l
Barium Hydroxide 10%
~
~
l
l
l
l
l
l
Barium Sulphate
l
l
Barium Sulphide
~
~
l
l
l
Beer
l
l
l
l
l
Dimethyleanine
Beet Sugar Liquors
l
l
l
l
l
Dionylphalate
~
~
~
~
x
x
x
l
x
x
x
l
x
?
?
l
l
x
x
l
x
l
l
Benzene
l
l
x
x
l
Disodium Phosphate
Benzoic Acid
l
l
x
l
l
Distilled Water
l
l
l
l
Bleach -12.5%Active C1
~
~
l
x
x
Ethyl Acetate
l
l
?
x
x
Boric Acid
l
l
l
l
l
Ethylene Chloride
l
l
x
x
Bromic Acid
?
?
~
l
l
l
l
l
x
x
~
~
Ethylene Glycol
Bromine Water
~
~
?
?
l
x
l
l
Butane
l
l
x
l
Fatty acids (Cb)
Ferric Sulphate
l
l
l
l
l
Calcium Carbonate
l
l
l
l
l
Fluorene Gas (wet)
x
x
l
x
?
Calcium Chloride
x
?
l
l
l
Formaldehyde (37%)
l
l
l
l
l
Calcium Hydroxide
?
l
l
l
l
Formic Acid (90%)
x
l
l
l
?
x
l
Calcium Hypochlorite
x
?
?
x
l
Freon 12
l
l
l
l
l
Calcium Sulphate
l
l
l
l
Fruit Juices and Pulp
~
l
l
Cane Sugar Liquors
l
l
l
Furfural
l
l
x
x
x
Carbon Acid
~
~
?
l
~
~
~
l
l
l
l
l
l
l
x
l
l
x
x
l
Gasoline (Refined)
Carbon Bisulphide
l
l
l
l
l
l
l
l
l
Carbon Dioxide
l
Glucose
l
l
l
l
l
l
l
l
l
Carbon Monoxide
l
Glycerine
The corrosion resistance information contained
guarantees are required of specific material
within this table is indicative only.
suitability.
All data is based on reactions noted at an
We shall arrange for tests to be undertaken
ambient temperature of 20°C. Higher
with the reagent to establish the chemical
temperatures will generally reduce the
resistance of the materials. Other gasket and
corrosion resistance of the materials.
sealing ring materials are available. Please
Please contact ACO Building Drainage if
contact us for further information.
l Recommended
?
Suitable. However, contact ACO Building
Drainage for further advice.
x
Not recommended
~
No data available
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ACO Stainless Steel
Corrosion Resistance Chart
Stainless
Steel
304
Stainless
Steel
316
Sea Water
x
Sewage
?
l
Silver Nitrate
x
l
l
l
EPDM
Hydrobromic Acid (20%) x
x
l
x
l
Hydrochloric Acid (40%)
x
x
x
l
l
Hydrocyanic Acid
l
l
?
l
Hydrogen Peroxide (90%) l
l
x
~
~
~
~
x
x
x
Hydroquinone
Hypochlorous Acid
Neoprene
Gasket
Viton
Gasket
EPDM
Neoprene
Gasket
Viton
Gasket
?
?
l
l
l
l
l
l
l
l
l
l
l
Silver Sulphate
l
l
l
l
x
Sodium Bicarbonate
l
l
l
l
l
l
Sodium Bisulphite
l
l
l
l
x
Sodium Carbonate
l
l
l
l
l
l
Iodine
x
?
?
x
l
Kerosene
l
l
x
l
l
Lactic Acid 25%
l
l
l
l
Reagent
Sodium Cyanide
l
l
l
l
Sodium Ferrocyanide
~
?
l
l
l
~
Sodium Hydroxide
l
l
l
l
l
Linseed Oil
l
l
x
l
l
Sodium Hypochlorite
l
l
~
?
l
~
?
Liqueurs
?
x
l
Sodium Sulphate
l
l
l
l
l
l
Magnesium Chloride
?
?
l
l
l
Sodium Sulphide
l
l
l
l
l
l
l
Sodium Sulphite
?
?
l
Magnesium Sulphate
l
l
l
l
Maleic Acid
?
?
x
x
l
Sodium Thiosulphate
l
l
l
l
l
Methyl Chloride
?
?
x
x
l
Stannous Chloride
?
?
x
l
l
Methyl Ethyl Ketone
~
~
l
x
x
Stearic Acid
l
l
l
Milk
l
l
l
l
l
Sulphite Liquor
~
~
Minerals Oils
~
~
x
l
l
Sulphurous Acid
?
Muriatic Acid
x
x
?
l
l
Sulphur
l
l
Sulphur Dioxide (Dry)
l
Sulphur Dioxide (Wet)
?
?
?
?
?
?
?
l
Sulphuric Acid 50%
Sulphuric Acid 70%
l
x
l
~
l
l
l
x
l
l
l
l
l
x
x
l
x
l
l
Sulphuric Acid 93%
x
x
?
?
?
l
x
x
l
Tannic Acid
l
l
l
l
l
Tanning Liquors
l
l
l
l
l
l
?
l
Nickel Sulphate
l
l
l
l
l
Oils and Fats
l
l
?
l
Oleic Acid
l
l
l
?
?
Oleum
~
~
x
x
l
Oxalic Acid
?
?
l
x
l
~
~
l
x
l
Tartaric Acid
x
x
l
l
Toluene
x
x
x
x
x
l
~
~
x
Perchloric Acid 70%
?
?
?
Perchloric Acid 10%
~
~
l
Trichloroethylene
l
l
x
x
x
Petroleum Oils (Sour)
l
l
x
l
l
Triethanolamine
l
x
l
l
?
x
l
Trisodium Phosphate
l
l
l
Phosphorous Trichloride l
l
l
x
l
~
~
l
Phenol 5%
~
~
Turpentine
x
x
l
l
l
l
?
l
l
?
l
l
l
l
l
l
Palmitic Acid 10%
Photographic Solutions
l
l
?
Nickel Chloride
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Stainless
Steel
304
Stainless
Steel
316
Reagent
l
Picric Acid
l
l
l
l
l
Urea
Plating Solutions
~
~
~
x
l
Urine
l
l
l
l
Potassium Carbonate
l
l
l
l
l
Vinegar
l
l
l
l
l
Potassium Chloride
l
l
l
l
l
Water (Fresh)
l
l
l
l
l
Potassium Cyanide
l
l
l
l
l
Water (Mine)
l
l
l
l
l
Potassium Dichromate
l
l
l
l
l
Water (Salt)
l
l
Potassium Hydroxide
l
l
l
l
?
l
l
?
Whisky
l
l
l
l
l
Potassium Permanganate l
l
l
l
l
Wines
l
l
l
l
l
l
l
l
l
l
Xylene
~
~
x
x
x
Potassium Sulphate
Propane Gas
Propyl Alcohol
~
~
~
~
~
?
l
l
l
l
Zinc Chloride
x
x
l
l
l
Zinc Sulphate
?
l
l
l
l
ACO Stainless Steel
Care and Maintenance of ACO Modular 125
Care During Installation
Surface contamination and the formation of
deposits must be prevented during installation
in order to maintain a durable and hygienic
surface. These deposits may be minute
particles of iron or rust from other sources
used in the building environment. Wire
achieve maximum corrosion resistance, the
surface of the stainless steel must be kept
clean. Provided the grade of stainless steel
and the surface finish are correctly selected,
and cleaning schedules carried out on a
regular basis, excellent performance and long
service life are assured.
Maintenance Programme
Advice is often sought concerning the
frequency of cleaning stainless steel and the
answer is quite simple: clean the metal when
it is dirty in order to restore its original
appearance. This may vary from once to four
times a year for external applications or it may
brushes and wire wool must not be used to
Industrial and even naturally occurring
be once a day for an item in hygienic or
remove marks and cement spillages as this
atmospheric conditions can produce deposits
aggressive situations (food, beverage,
pharmaceutical and chemical applications).
will introduce iron impurities to the material
which can be corrosive, e.g.: salt deposits
surface. Care must also be taken when
from marine conditions.
storing, erecting or cutting carbon steel near to
High humidity environments (e.g. swimming
stainless steel.
Factors Affecting
Maintenance
Frequency and cost of cleaning is lower with
stainless steel than with many other materials,
pools) increase the speed of discolouration
and will often outweigh the initial higher cost
and therefore require maintenance on a more
of this superior product.
frequent basis.
Modern processes use many cleaners,
Cleaning Methods
Cleaning before handing over to the client
sterilisers and bleaches for hygienic purposes
ACO Modular 125 system components are
should present no special problems if care
which when used in accordance with
easy to clean. Washing with soap or a mild
during installation has been taken, although
manufacturers instructions are safe, but if
detergent and warm water followed by a clear
more attention may be required if the
used incorrectly (e.g.warm or concentrated)
water rinse is usually adequate. An enhanced
installation period has been prolonged.
can cause discolouration and corrosion on the
aesthetic appearance will be achieved if the
Where surface contamination is suspected,
surface of all stainless steel.
cleaned surface is wiped dry.
immediate attention to cleaning after site
Strong acid solutions used to clean masonry
fixing will encourage a trouble free product.
and tiling of buildings should never be
Precautions
Although robust, all grades of stainless steel
permitted to come into contact with stainless
Acid cleaners should be used for cleaning only
will stain and discolour due to surface
steel. If this should happen the acid solution
when other methods have proved
deposits and therefore can never be accepted
must be removed immediately by copious
unsatisfactory. Manufacturers directions
as completely maintenance free. In order to
application of water.
should be followed.
Problem
Cleaning Agent
Recommendation
7
Routine cleaning
Fingerprints
Stubborn stains and discolouration
Oil and grease marks
Rust and corrosion
Soap or mild detergent and water
Sponge, rinse with clean water, wipe dry if
(e.g.: washing up liquid)
necessary
Soap and warm water or organic solvent
Rinse with clean water, wipe dry if
(e.g.: acetone, alcohol)
necessary
Mild cleaning solutions
Clean after with soap and water, rinse with
(e.g.: Cif, Goddard Stainless Steel Care)
clean water and dry, if necessary
Organic solvents
After solvent use clean with soap and water,
(e.g.: acetone, alcohol)
rinse with clean water and dry, if necessary
Most mild corrosion and staining effects can be
Rinse well with copious amounts of clean
removed by the application of commercially
water (precautions for acid cleaners should
avaliable metal polishes. Check manufacturer’s
be observed)
details before use
Scratches on brushed finishes
Household synthetic fibre scouring pads
Apply in direction of brushed finish.
(e.g.: Scotch Brite fibre pad)
Clean with soap or detergent as per routine
cleaning. Never use ordinary steel wool as
iron particles can become embedded in the
surface being cleaned and cause corrosion
Always read instructions on proprietry cleaning agents!
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MK41 0LF
Tel: 01462 810400
Fax: 01462 851490
e-mail: [email protected]
www.acobd.co.uk
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recommendations and suggestions on the use of ACO products are made without guarantee since the conditions of use are beyond
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