Abrasion Resistance Ratios of Nozzle Materials

Many kinds of materials can also be adopted to make nozzle or nozzle orifice, but they are different in the abrasion resistance ratios.

Materials of Spray Nozzle

Abrasion Resistance Ratio

Aluminum

1

Brass

1

Polypropylene

1-2

Steel

1.5-2

Monel

2-3

Stainless steel

4-6

Hastelloy

4-6

Hardened stainless steel

10-15

Stellite

10-15

Silicon carbide (nitride bonded)

90-130

Ceramics

90-200

Carbides

180-250

Synthetic ruby or sapphire

600-2000