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  Mild steel sheets 
 
It  is  the  cold  or  hot  rolled  Q235-B(GB700-1988)  steel  sheet.  It  is  of  excellent  plasticity  and 
processability. It can be easily welded, but it is likely to rust. Therefore, paint is required for corrosion 
protection. 
  Stainless steel plate 
 
The stainless steel sheet contains chlorine, nickel, and copper. It is high-temperature resistant and 
corrosion-proof. Its surface is white. As alloying elements contained in the stainless steel sheet are 
different, so  corrosion  resistance  to  different mediums  varies.  It  can  be  widely  used  for  the  duct 
system under the corrosive chemical environment. 
  Aluminum plate 
 
It is classified into the pure aluminum plate and the aluminum alloy. Its specific weight is small. 
There is an aluminum oxide film covered at the surface. It is of excellent plasticity and acid resistance, 
but it is vulnerable to be corroded by alkalis and salts. It is generally used for the ventilation ducts 
under the acid environment. As the aluminum plate is quite soft, it would not generate sparks upon 
collision. Therefore, it is mostly used for the ventilation duct with explosion-proof requirements. 
1.3 Drain Hose