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The reason rust of stainless steel storage tank

The stainless steel plate of the stainless steel storage tank will also rust in some cases, and the cause of the rust is not the quality of the stainless steel product. Will stainless steel storage tanks rust? Since it is called a stainless steel storage tank, it must not be rusted. In fact, this is not the case. Stainless steel will rust in some cases. The reason for rust is not the quality of stainless steel products.


Stainless steel storage tanks are generally chemically treated to have some resistance to oxidation and corrosion in the atmosphere. However, it will rust under certain conditions. For example, if a stainless steel storage tank is equipped with sea water, the electrolyte in the seawater will have a certain rust effect on the stainless steel storage tank. Stainless steel storage tank 


The corrosion of stainless steel storage tanks mainly includes the following: 

First. A large amount of dust is attached to the outside of the stainless steel storage tank. After the dust absorbs the moisture in the air, a subtle electrochemical reaction is formed on the Surface of the stainless steel to damage the outer protective film of the stainless steel storage tank. 

Second, a large amount of sulfide in the air, the hydride attached to the stainless steel storage tank after encountering condensed water will also cause corrosion of the stainless steel storage tank. 

Third, some melons or noodles are sprinkled on stainless steel storage tanks. The organic acid formed over time will also rust stainless steel storage tanks.