Materials


Chemical compatibility chart

Chemical Teflon® (PTFE) PCTFE/PFA PEEK* Vespel® PPS Conductive nylon** Stainless steel Silicone rubber*** Viton® rubber****
Acetone A A A A A A A B C
Ammonia A A A B to C A B to C A C B to C
Hydrochloric acid A A B B to C B B to C C B to C A
Hydrofluoric acid A A C B to C B B to C B to C C A to B
Hydrogen peroxide A A A B to C B B to C A to B B A
Isopropyl alcohol A A A A A A A A A
Nitric acid A A B to C B to C B B to C A to B B to C A
Sodium hydroxide A A A B to C A B to C B B to C B to C
Sulphuric acid A A C B to C B B to C C C A to B

A: Good

B: Fair

C: Not recommended

The information presented on this chart is only intended as a reference. Chemical compatibility is affected by length of exposure, temperature, pressure, concentration and other factors. We recommend that the effect of the individual chemical is tested before use.

Conductive PEEK has similar properties to PEEK.

** Conductive MC nylon has similar properties to conductive nylon.

*** Conductive silicone rubber has similar properties to silicone rubber.

**** Conductive Viton® rubber has similar properties to Viton® rubber.


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