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7 in-depth engineering guides on Hastelloy — specification, selection, testing and procurement.

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Vajra's engineering team has published 7 technical guides covering Hastelloy for industrial valve selection, specification, testing and procurement. Browse the full set below.

Valve Selection for Sulphuric Acid Service: Materials, Lining and Design Guide

Sulphuric acid is one of the most deceptive fluids to specify valves for - its corrosivity flips dramatically with concentration, temperature, and velocity. This guide maps concentration-temperature zones to the right alloy or lining and the correct valve design.

2026-07-0510

Valve Material Compatibility Guide - Chemical vs Material Selection

Selecting the wrong valve material for a chemical service leads to corrosion, leakage, and catastrophic failure - this guide maps key chemicals to compatible valve body and seat materials.

2026-05-2110

Valve Selection for Acid Service - H₂SO₄, HCl, HNO₃ and Phosphoric Acid

Acid service valves require precise material matching to acid type, concentration, and temperature. A material that works in dilute H₂SO₄ may fail instantly in concentrated HCl. This guide maps the right alloy to each acid.

2026-05-218

Valve Selection for Chlorine (Cl₂) Service - Materials, Safety & Standards

Chlorine is one of the most hazardous industrial chemicals. Valve material selection is counterintuitive - dry Cl₂ is less corrosive than wet Cl₂, and water is the most dangerous contaminant.

2026-05-219

High Alloy Valves: Hastelloy C-276, Inconel 625, Monel 400 - When and Why

Hastelloy C-276, Inconel 625, and Monel 400 valves are specified when carbon steel and stainless steel 316L cannot provide adequate corrosion resistance - here's exactly when each alloy is the right choice.

2026-05-2010

Valve Body Material Selection Guide: WCB, CF8M, SS 316L, Duplex, Hastelloy - When to Use Each

Choosing the wrong valve body material is the most expensive procurement mistake in process plant design. This guide walks through the five main categories: carbon steel, stainless steel, duplex, nickel alloy, and lined - and when each is the right choice.

2026-05-209

Valve Selection for Chemical Plants: Materials, Standards & Fugitive Emissions

Chemical plants handle acids, alkalis, solvents, and highly toxic fluids - valve material failures cause catastrophic releases. This guide covers the material selection matrix for corrosive chemical service, NACE MR0103 requirements for refinery service, fugitive emissions ISO 15848 compliance, and the role of polymer-lined valves.

2026-05-179

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Reviewed by Engineering Editorial Team, Vajra Industrial SolutionsDiscipline: Industrial Valve Engineering ContentLast reviewed: 20 June 2026

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