Sodium Hypochlorite (NaOCl - Bleach) service
Material Compatibility

Bronze/Brass for Sodium Hypochlorite (NaOCl - Bleach)

Is Bronze/Brass the right valve material for Sodium Hypochlorite (NaOCl - Bleach)? The engineering rating, the conditions that limit it, and the better alternatives.

Not Recommended

Is Bronze/Brass compatible with Sodium Hypochlorite (NaOCl - Bleach)?

For Sodium Hypochlorite (NaOCl - Bleach) (NaOCl) valve service, Bronze/Brass is not recommendednot recommended. Copper is oxidised by hypochlorite - releases Cu ions contaminating treated water.

Better materials for Sodium Hypochlorite (NaOCl - Bleach)

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

All rated materials for Sodium Hypochlorite (NaOCl - Bleach)

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

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