Heat Exchanger: 304 Stainless Steel

Shell and tube heat exchangers primarily utilize materials such as stainless steel, copper, and titanium. Each material offers unique benefits related to thermal conductivity, corrosion resistance, and mechanical strength, making them suitable for different industrial applications.

• Carbon Steel: Commonly used due to its affordability and high tensile strength, making it suitable for general-purpose heat exchangers in non-corrosive environments.
• Copper: Highly favored for its excellent thermal conductivity, which enhances heat transfer efficiency and is generally one of the least expensive materials to work with.

• Copper Nickel: Alloys, such as 90/10 and 70/30, offer a good balance between thermal conductivity and corrosion resistance, making them ideal for marine applications and shipbuilding, where they can withstand seawater corrosion.
• Brass/Bronze: Alloys are used in specific applications where improved corrosion resistance over pure copper is required, especially for marine applications.

• 304/316 Stainless Steel: Stands out for its good corrosion resistance, durable performance, and cost-effectiveness, with 316 offering enhanced performance in sanitary applicaions as well as chemical processing.
• High Alloy: Combines high strength with excellent corrosion resistance, particularly stress corrosion cracking resistance, making it suitable for demanding environments such as oil and gas exploration and production. Especially in highly corrosive environments like seawater and chlorine-based chemicals.