Metal

[Titus77]

what is the least effective metal that can go into a reef tank for a few minutes?

 

[BeanAnimal]

I a not sure I understand the question.

ALL METALS react with salt water. However Titanium is the most suitable and does not seem to pose any risk even once it starts to oxidize. Copper or metals with copper are one of the worst. The copper is readily oxidezed and then poses a serious risk to your inverts. Some types of stainless tell are somewhat suitable. The nickel content can be a problem.

What is the specific reason for asking?

 

[Titus77]

iNVENTION

 

[Titus77]

So, whats beter: titanium or aluminum or stainless steel?

 

[Tat2demon]

However Titanium is the most suitable and does not seem to pose any risk even once it starts to oxidize.

 

[Titus77]

ok, thanks.

 

[Johnsteph10]

titanium then 316 stainless steel

 

[Titus77]

whats the "316" for?

 

[Cuby2k]

316 is an indicator of the quality of the stainless (I think)

 

[ste6168]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=7300144#post7300144 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Titus77
whats the "316" for?

Theres this new website that came out about 8 years ago called google. I dont have much use with it yet, but its supposed to help people answer questions like that... check it out sometime and tell me what you think of it.

Mike

 

[Titus77]

VERY funny.

 

[MarkS]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=7301027#post7301027 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by ste6168
Theres this new website that came out about 8 years ago called google. I dont have much use with it yet, but its supposed to help people answer questions like that... check it out sometime and tell me what you think of it.

Mike

:lol: :thumbsup:

 

[goby1]

Pt

 

[Titus77]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=7308156#post7308156 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by goby1
Pt

????????????

 

[TAB]

Gold has the best conductivaty and corrosion resistance... its just a little pricy.

 

[goby1]

Platinum

 

[Avast Marine]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=7313896#post7313896 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by goby1
Platinum

This will work great for me!!! Where can I get about 40' of 3/4" ID platinum tubing???

 

[stugray]

I hear U235 works good.

I think there's a new online website where you can buy it somewhere in Iran......

Stu

 

[ChemE]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=7301027#post7301027 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by ste6168
Theres this new website that came out about 8 years ago called google. I dont have much use with it yet, but its supposed to help people answer questions like that... check it out sometime and tell me what you think of it.

Mike

Made me laugh out loud!

 

[xtrstangx]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=7314209#post7314209 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by stugray
I hear U235 works good.

I think there's a new online website where you can buy it somewhere in Iran......

Stu

Had any problems getting it through Customs?

I've always been weary of buying anything that isn't "Made in the USA".

On topic: Yeah, Titanium then 316 Stainless Steel.