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 |