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Reaction between Stainless Steel and Tantalum in Hydrochloric Acid

February 9, 2012

Q. Would there be a serious reaction if a stainless steel helicoil was used with a Tantalum grub screw in Hydrochloric Acid, causing the Tantalum screw to disintegrate? Or have I been sold some 'other' grub screw?

Christian Freeman
- Harrogate, North Yorkshire

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