Hydrofluoric Acid (HF) service
Material Compatibility

Hastelloy C-276 for Hydrofluoric Acid (HF)

Is Hastelloy C-276 the right valve material for Hydrofluoric Acid (HF)? The engineering rating, the conditions that limit it, and the better alternatives.

Fair

Is Hastelloy C-276 compatible with Hydrofluoric Acid (HF)?

For Hydrofluoric Acid (HF) (HF) valve service, Hastelloy C-276 is fairacceptable with limits. Only for dilute aqueous HF - not for anhydrous or hot concentrated HF.

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Reviewed by Materials Engineering, Vajra Industrial SolutionsDiscipline: Valve Metallurgy & Materials SelectionLast reviewed: 20 June 2026

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