Exotic Metals Guide

3 Things Every Refinery Plant Manager Should Know about Exotic Metals

Carbon steel has been used in refineries for decades due to its low cost and easy availability. Of course, readily available is not the only concern in constructing the highly-curated environment of a petrochemical refinery.

In the past few decades, new metals have been forged and become more readily available to the petrochemical refining industry. Exotic metals, such as titanium-alloyed or molybdenum-alloyed steels, can replace old equipment and piping with longer-lasting, heat-resistant, and higher tensile strength parts.

Download this guide to find out information on:

• ROI factors in exotic metal implementation
• Efficient production methods with exotic metals in refineries
• Safety factors with exotic metals in refineries