The paper will discuss the use of zirconium to overcome corrosion in an acetic acid production process and in high pressure high temperature nitric acid production processes. Plant experiences using zirconium in these applications will be shown.

Subject
Materials, Acid concentration, Tubes, Zirconium, Condensers, Nitric acid, Cooling systems, Metals, Acetic acid, Titanium, Corrosion resistance, Stainless steel, Catalysts
Keywords:
zirconium, nitric acid, acetic acid, cooler condensers, heat exchangers, pumps, towers, corrosion resistance
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1991
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