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    Oct 1, 2009, 03:55 AM
    Steam pipes
    , what pipe material(carbon, mild steel, stainless steel) is best to carry steam, cosidering corrossion as well as the state of the steam ( wet or dry steam ).
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    Oct 1, 2009, 05:15 AM

    Carbon steel is out; mild steel is next, and stainless steel is best.

    There are many types of stainless steel. There are many grades of mild steel. There are also many other corrosion-resistant materials.
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