Material
Max Temp
Typical Applications
Notes
Carbon Steel
400°C (752°F)
General purpose water, oil, air heating
Cost-effective for non-corrosive environments
Stainless Steel 304
650°C (1202°F)
Food grade, light corrosion, clean environments
Good corrosion resistance, sanitary applications
Stainless Steel 316
650°C (1202°F)
Marine, chlorides, moderate corrosion
Enhanced corrosion resistance vs 304
Incoloy 800/825
800°C (1472°F)
High temperature, corrosive chemicals
Excellent for harsh chemical and thermal environments
Titanium
300°C (572°F)
Seawater, chlorinated fluids, extreme corrosion
Superior corrosion resistance, lightweight
Teflon/PTFE
260°C (500°F)
Acids, caustics, plating solutions
Chemically inert, non-stick surface
Copper
200°C (392°F)
High thermal conductivity applications
Excellent heat transfer, soft solder terminations
Brass
250°C (482°F)
Moderate corrosion, decorative
Good machinability and thermal conductivity