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Re: [TowerTalk] 304 vs 316 Stainless Steel for Mast

To: Dan Zimmerman N3OX <n3ox@n3ox.net>
Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] 304 vs 316 Stainless Steel for Mast
From: Larry Kirkland <lkirkland@sc.rr.com>
Date: Tue, 17 Oct 2006 13:47:38 -0400
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I retired from the nuclear fuel business.  The top and bottom nozzles 
which support the fuel rods in the reactor are 304 stainless.  We used 
the low carbon version (304L).  If it will stand up in reactor service 
for 6 years, I think it will work for you.
73's
Larry W4LK


Dan Zimmerman N3OX wrote:
> It's not worth getting the 316.  304 holds up fine; I've seen pieces
> left outside for years with no corrosion.  Even in a marine
> environment, honestly, I'd expect the salt spray would eat four
> antennas before it took out your 304SS mast, though I've not witnessed
> saltwater corrosion of 304 myself.
>
> 73,
> Dan
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