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Condensate corrosion rates

I want to use a corrosion coupon(s) to measure the corrosion rate in my steam condensate system but I have no reference information concerning typical or average corrosion rates.Can anyone supply the info or refer me to source book?

James C. Emerson
Specialty Chemicals - Cincinnati, Ohio
2004

The appendix of ASTM B117 contains useful information on corrosion rates. Also, you may want to join a Proficiency Testing group, such as through National Exposure Testing, which will let you see the anonymous results of many tests.

Harold D. Hilton
Weathering and Corrosion Testing Instruments - Chicago, Illinois, USA
2004

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Cynthia L. Meade
- Sylvania, Ohio, USA
2004

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