Chlorine (Cl₂) service
Material Compatibility

SS 316L for Chlorine (Cl₂)

Is SS 316L the right valve material for Chlorine (Cl₂)? The engineering rating, the conditions that limit it, and the better alternatives.

Fair

Is SS 316L compatible with Chlorine (Cl₂)?

For Chlorine (Cl₂) (Cl₂) valve service, SS 316L is fair — acceptable with limits. Wet chlorine - not recommended due to Cl-SCC. Dry service - acceptable.

Better materials for Chlorine (Cl₂)

Higher-rated options for this service, from the compatibility data.

Hastelloy C-276ExcellentPTFEExcellentCarbon SteelGoodPVC / FRPGoodMonel 400Good

All rated materials for Chlorine (Cl₂)

Hastelloy C-276ExcellentPTFEExcellentCarbon SteelGoodPVC / FRPGoodMonel 400GoodTitaniumPoorCopper alloysNot Recommended
Reviewed by Materials Engineering, Vajra Industrial SolutionsDiscipline: Valve Metallurgy & Materials SelectionLast reviewed: 20 June 2026

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A216 WCB Carbon SteelA351 CF8M (SS316)Monel 400Hastelloy C-276
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Chlorine (Cl₂) service guideFull compatibility, valves & standardsSS 316L compatibilityEvery fluid this material handlesCompatibility AtlasThe full material x fluid matrix