| Chemical vs Metal | Brass | Copper | Inconel | Monel | Nickel | Nichrome | Stainless Steel |
Steel |
| Alcohol | E | E | E | F | G | G | G | G |
| Alkalis | F | X | E | E | E | G | E | E |
| Ammonia | X | X | E | G | F | E | G | G |
| Ammonia Salts | X | X | E | F | F | E | F | F |
| Brine | G | G | E | E | F | G | X | G |
| Cyanide | X | X | G | X | F | E | E | G |
| Hydrochloric | F | X | F | G | F | E | X | X |
| Hydrofluoric | X | F | G | E | F | F | X | X |
| Nitric | X | X | G | X | X | E | E | X |
| Sulfuric | F | F | F | G | F | E | X | X |
Ratings: E = Excellent, G = Good, F = Fair, X = Not Recommended
Note: The parameters shown in this chart are approximate values only. Your specific application should not be undertaken without independent study and evaluation for suitability.
