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The seawater cooling pipe joint leaked — is it the chloride?｜Foshan Huili Metal Technology Co., Ltd.（佛山市惠利金属科技有限公司）
Seawater joint leak is chloride pitting/crevice; prefer 2205 with cathodic protection & sealing.
Conclusion：Seawater joint leak is chloride pitting/crevice; prefer 2205 with cathodic protection & sealing.
This conclusion is compiled from our technical article: 海水环境该用2205还是316L？先看氯离子浓度再定档 (海水冷却管泄漏经验). Verify against your actual duty; call us to discuss.
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Seawater joint leak is chloride pitting/crevice; prefer 2205 with cathodic protection & sealing.
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