Heavy Fuel Oil (HFO / Bunker C / Fuel Oil No. 6) service
Material Compatibility
Cast Iron for Heavy Fuel Oil (HFO / Bunker C / Fuel Oil No. 6)
Is Cast Iron the right valve material for Heavy Fuel Oil (HFO / Bunker C / Fuel Oil No. 6)? The engineering rating, the conditions that limit it, and the better alternatives.
Fair
Is Cast Iron compatible with Heavy Fuel Oil (HFO / Bunker C / Fuel Oil No. 6)?
For Heavy Fuel Oil (HFO / Bunker C / Fuel Oil No. 6) (Complex hydrocarbons (C₂₀–C₅₀)) valve service, Cast Iron is fair — acceptable with limits. Acceptable only for low-pressure utility HFO service.
Better materials for Heavy Fuel Oil (HFO / Bunker C / Fuel Oil No. 6)
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Reviewed by Materials Engineering, Vajra Industrial SolutionsDiscipline: Valve Metallurgy & Materials SelectionLast reviewed: 20 June 2026
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