A suitable material of construction to use with fuming sulphuric acid is_________________?
Correct answer: D. Monel
- A. Carbon steel
- B. Stainless steel type 304
- C. Nickel
- D. Monel
Explanation
Monel provides strong resistance to fuming sulphuric acid and is therefore used where ordinary steels or common stainless steels may corrode rapidly. Its nickel-copper composition gives better acid resistance than the usual structural materials.
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