Coolers, acid interior

The commercial importance of this metal was first recognized in 1950s when its high strength/density ratios were found attractive in aerospace applications. The corrosion resistance in a variety of conditions led to its use in wet chlorine gas coolers for chlor-alkali cells, chlorine and chlorine dioxide bleaching equipment in pulp/paper mills, and reactor interiors for pressure acid leaching of metallic ores. The metal and its alloys were used in seawater power plant condensers, with over 400 million feet installed in application.65,66 The most commonly used alloys and their composition are given in Table 4.48. 

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