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After a test for hardness is accomplished, it is determined that the sample tubing is not

aluminum, further test shows that it is non-magnetic, and after applying nitric acid there
is no chemical reaction. What is the tubing material?

User PJLopez
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Answer:

  • chromium-nickel stainless steel
  • Inconel

Step-by-step explanation:

Non-magnetic materials that don't react to nitric acid include chromium-nickel stainless steels (18-8, for example) and Inconel.

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Stainless steels may become slightly magnetic from cold-working

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